The person at the center of this case
Leslie Leroy Leary
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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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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why were Leary's belongings found in Astor, which is southeast of his last known location in Ocala? What does this suggest about his route or destination?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition were the belongings in, and were any items missing that might indicate foul play or voluntary departure?
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timeline
Lead #3What was Leary's purpose for traveling to the Ocala National Forest, and did he have planned accommodations or contacts in that area?
Leslie Leroy Leary, a 57-year-old man, was last known to be traveling east from Ocala towards the Ocala National Forest on January 25, 2026. His belongings were discovered in Astor, Florida three days later with no indication of his whereabouts. The Ocala Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance and seeks information about his movements after leaving Ocala.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any vehicle sightings or surveillance footage along the route from Ocala to Astor between January 25-28?
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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 towards the Ocala National Forest
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2026-01-28
Belongings discovered
Leary's belongings were located 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 report MP156744
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Case Information
Incident:January 25, 2026
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 25, 2026
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3523697000
You can remain anonymous