The person at the center of this case
Leland Zook
Missing Person · Open
36 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Leland Zook
Justice for Leland Zook — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1Why was Leland Zook in Colorado Springs or Denver on November 1, 1989, and what were his specific movements that day?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Leland Zook on or after November 1, 1989 in Colorado Springs or Denver?
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Lead #3Given his alcoholism and lack of ID, did he seek shelter at any homeless facilities, hospitals, or social services in the area?
Leland Zook, a 62-year-old man, disappeared on November 1, 1989, from the Colorado Springs area while reportedly struggling with alcoholism. His niece reported him missing, noting he may have been in either Colorado Springs or Denver at the time and did not carry identification. Despite decades of investigation by the Colorado Springs Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains open.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP7254. Missing person: Leland Zook.
Last known contact: 1989-11-01 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, CO. Circumstances: Mr.
Zook was reported missing on November 1, 1989 by his niece who stated Mr. Zook is an alcoholic and may have been in either the Colorado Springs or Denver area when he disappeared.
She stated he does not carry an ID. Demographics: 62 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 135 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Colorado Springs Police Department | 90-02493 | 1989-11-01.
Timeline of Events
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1989-11-01
Leland Zook reported missing
Mr. Zook was reported missing by his niece on November 1, 1989. He was last known to be in the Colorado Springs or Denver area and did not carry identification.
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1989
Last Updated:June 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 1989
Last Updated:June 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7194447000
You can remain anonymous