The person at the center of this case
Leslie Leroy Leary
Missing Person · Open
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Missing Person: Leslie Leroy Leary
Justice for Leslie Leroy Leary — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1Why were Leary's belongings found in Astor, which is south of his last known location heading toward the Ocala National Forest?
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vehicle
Lead #2What vehicle was Leary traveling in, and has it been located?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw Leary traveling east from Ocala on January 25th?
Leslie Leroy Leary, a 57-year-old man, went missing on January 25, 2026, after traveling east from Ocala toward the Ocala National Forest. His belongings were discovered in Astor, Florida three days later with no indication of his whereabouts. The case remains open with investigators seeking information about his disappearance and any circumstances that may explain where he went.
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evidence
Lead #4What specific belongings were found in Astor, and in what condition were they?
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NamUs case MP156744. Missing person: Leslie Leroy Leary.
Last known contact: 2026-01-25 in Ocala, Marion, FL. Circumstances: Leary was last known to be traveling east from the City of Ocala towards the Ocala National Forest.
Leary's belongings were located in Astor, FL on 01/28/2026 with no leads as to where he might be. Demographics: 57 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 240 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Grey beanie; Clothing: Red long sleeve sweatshirt, black sweatpants.
Investigating agency: Ocala Police Department | 202600017656 | 2026-01-31.
Timeline of Events
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2026-01-25
Last Known Contact
Leslie Leroy Leary was last known to be traveling east from Ocala toward the Ocala National Forest.
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2026-01-28
Belongings Located
Leary's belongings were discovered in Astor, FL with no leads as to his whereabouts.
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2026-01-31
Case Filed
Ocala Police Department filed missing person case MP156744.
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Case Information
Incident:January 25, 2026
Last Updated:September 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 25, 2026
Last Updated:September 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3523697000
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