
The person at the center of this case
Leslie John Petig
Justice for Leslie John Petig — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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What circumstances led to Leslie's canoe washing up near his home? Was he boating when he disappeared?
Were there any witnesses who saw Leslie or his canoe near Tracyton Beach on May 4, 1991?
Has any additional evidence or remains been recovered from Tracyton Beach or surrounding waters since 1991?
Leslie John Petig, a 47-year-old man, disappeared on May 4, 1991, from Tracyton, Washington, leaving behind a significant clue: his canoe washed up near his beach home. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence explaining what happened to him. The case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have details about his fate.
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Official wording
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.
Leslie John Petig was last seen on May 4, 1991, in Tracyton, Kitsap County, Washington.
Leslie's canoe washed up near his Tracyton Beach home, suggesting a possible water-related incident.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.