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Lee Yazzie, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
54 years waiting · since 1972
Missing Person: Lee Yazzie, Jr.
Justice for Lee Yazzie, Jr. — the trail went cold in 1972, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances surrounding Lee's disappearance in 1972?
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Lead #2Did anyone else see Lee after his sister's last contact with him?
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Lead #3Are there any records or reports from 1972 that document his disappearance or initial investigation?
Lee Yazzie, Jr., a 23-year-old American Indian male, was last seen by his sister in Cameron, Arizona in April 1972 and has not been located since. Over five decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or leads in recent years. The Navajo Nation Police Department continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or have knowledge of what happened.
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Navajo Nation Police Department - Tuba City District
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NamUs case MP40370. Missing person: Lee Yazzie, Jr..
Last known contact: 1972-04-01 in Cameron, Coconino, AZ. Circumstances: Lee Yazzie Jr.
was last seen by his sister in 1972. Demographics: 23 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Jewelry: wears a chain (hippie style).
Investigating agency: Navajo Nation Police Department - Tuba City District | 04-22-009806 | 2017-10-21.
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1972-04-01
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Lee Yazzie, Jr. was last seen by his sister in Cameron, Arizona
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 1972
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 1972
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9282833111
You can remain anonymous