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 east of his last known location in Ocala—was he traveling in that direction or did someone move his possessions?
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evidence
Lead #2What specific belongings were found in Astor and in what condition—could they provide clues about his activities or condition?
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vehicle
Lead #3Was Leary traveling by vehicle, and if so, has it been located or identified?
Leslie Leroy Leary, a 57-year-old male, was last known to be traveling east from Ocala toward 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 case remains unsolved and investigators are seeking information about his disappearance and the circumstances surrounding the discovery of his possessions.
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clue
Lead #4What circumstances led investigators to search in Astor, and are there any witness sightings between Ocala and Astor?
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Source Narrative
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 Discovered
Leary's belongings were located in Astor, FL with no leads as to his whereabouts.
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2026-01-31
Case Reported
Ocala Police Department opened investigation case MP156744.
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Case Information
Incident:January 25, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 25, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3523697000
You can remain anonymous