The person at the center of this case
Lester William Eubanks
Missing Person · Open
52 years waiting · since 1973
Missing Person: Lester William Eubanks
Justice for Lester William Eubanks — the trail went cold in 1973, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Were there any witnesses who saw Lester on December 7, 1973 at the shopping location or nearby areas?
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clue
Lead #2What were the circumstances of his disappearance—did he leave voluntarily or was foul play involved?
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evidence
Lead #3Have any remains or personal effects belonging to Lester ever been recovered or reported?
Lester William Eubanks, a 30-year-old man, disappeared on December 7, 1973, while Christmas shopping in Columbus, Ohio. Over 50 years later, his fate remains unknown, with no confirmed sightings or evidence of what happened to him. Anyone with information about Eubanks or his whereabouts is urged to contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
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contact
Lead #4Did Lester have any known associates, friends, or family members who were contacted after his disappearance?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP54457. Missing person: Lester William Eubanks.
Last known contact: 1973-12-07 in Columbus, Franklin, OH. Circumstances: Lester Eubanks has been missing since 12/7/1973.
He was last seen Christmas shopping in Columbus, OH. Demographics: 30 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 175 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation.
Timeline of Events
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1973-12-07
Last Seen Christmas Shopping
Lester William Eubanks was last seen Christmas shopping in Columbus, Ohio on December 7, 1973.
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Case Information
Incident:December 7, 1973
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 7, 1973
Last Updated:September 27, 2026