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Paul Eugene Housel
Missing Person · Open
38 years waiting · since 1988
Missing Person: Paul Eugene Housel
Justice for Paul Eugene Housel — the trail went cold in 1988, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Paul leave for a walk on this particular day, and did he have a regular walking routine?
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evidence
Lead #2Were there any sightings of an elderly man matching Paul's description in the days or weeks following his disappearance?
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Lead #3Given Paul's Alzheimer's diagnosis, could he have become disoriented and wandered into a dangerous area or been taken in by someone?
Paul Eugene Housel, a 75-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease, went for a walk in Portland, Washington on July 24, 1988 and never returned home. He was last seen wearing a lavender shirt and navy pants. Despite decades of investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP38831. Missing person: Paul Eugene Housel.
Last known contact: 1988-07-24 in Portland, Washington, OR. Circumstances: Paul went for a walk and never came back.
He has Alzheimer's. Demographics: 75 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 140 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Lavender shirt; Navy pants.
Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 1988-508356.
Timeline of Events
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1988-07-24
Paul Eugene Housel goes missing
75-year-old Paul Eugene Housel went for a walk in Portland, Washington and did not return. He was wearing a lavender shirt and navy pants.
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1988
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1988
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous