The person at the center of this case
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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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Paul leave for a walk on this particular day? Did he have a routine or usual walking route?
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evidence
Lead #2What clothing details—lavender shirt and navy pants—might help identify him if he was seen by others?
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clue
Lead #3Given his Alzheimer's diagnosis, could he have become disoriented and traveled beyond his normal walking area?
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. Despite initial search efforts by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown after more than three decades. Anyone with information about Paul's disappearance or possible sightings is urged to contact authorities.
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Lead #4Were there any reported sightings in the days or weeks following his disappearance in Portland or surrounding areas?
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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 Housel goes missing
Paul Eugene Housel, age 75, went for a walk in Portland, Washington and did not return. He has Alzheimer's disease.
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1988
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1988
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous