
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 were the circumstances that led to Leslie's canoe washing ashore near his home? Was he in the canoe at the time?
Why was Leslie at Tracyton Beach on May 4, 1991? What was his planned activity?
Were there any witnesses who saw Leslie or his canoe on the day of his disappearance?
Leslie John Petig, a 47-year-old man, disappeared on May 4, 1991, from Tracyton, Washington, leaving behind a mystery centered on his canoe found washed up near his beach home. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether accidental, intentional, or foul play—and no definitive resolution has been reached after more than three decades. The case remains open, and anyone with information about Leslie's whereabouts or the events surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office.
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How long after Leslie was last seen did his canoe wash ashore, and what does this timeline suggest?
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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, a key piece of evidence in the case.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.