The person at the center of this case
Leslie John Petig
Missing Person · Open
35 years waiting · since 1991
Missing Person: Leslie John Petig
Justice for Leslie John Petig — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What were the circumstances that led to the canoe washing ashore? Was Leslie in the canoe when it went into the water?
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location
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Leslie or his canoe on or near Tracyton Beach on May 4, 1991?
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clue
Lead #3Had Leslie mentioned any plans to go canoeing or travel that day to family or friends?
Leslie John Petig, a 47-year-old man, disappeared on May 4, 1991, from Tracyton, Washington, leaving behind a canoe that washed up near his beach home. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he was lost at sea, met with foul play, or left voluntarily. After more than three decades, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him.
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timeline
Lead #4What is the exact timeline of when Leslie was last seen and when the canoe was discovered?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP36341. Missing person: Leslie John Petig.
Last known contact: 1991-05-04 in Tracyton, Kitsap, WA. Circumstances: Leslie was last seen on 05/04/1991.
His canoe washed up near his Tracyton Beach home. Demographics: 47 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 220 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Kitsap County Sheriff's Office | 91-07127.
Timeline of Events
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1991-05-04
Leslie John Petig last seen
Leslie John Petig was last seen on May 4, 1991, in Tracyton, Kitsap County, Washington.
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1991-05-04
Canoe discovery
Leslie's canoe washed up near his Tracyton Beach home, suggesting a possible water-related incident.
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Case Information
Incident:May 4, 1991
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 4, 1991
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3603377101
You can remain anonymous