The person at the center of this case
Paul Eugene Housel
Missing Person · Open
37 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 #1Paul had Alzheimer's disease at time of disappearance—was he able to navigate safely or communicate his location?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the search radius from his last known location, and were any personal effects or clothing found?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone in the neighborhood see an elderly man in a lavender shirt and navy pants on July 24, 1988?
Paul Eugene Housel, a 75-year-old man with Alzheimer's disease, disappeared on July 24, 1988, after going for a walk in Portland, Washington and never returning home. Despite decades of investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Paul's disappearance is urged to contact authorities, as cases involving elderly individuals with cognitive impairment require urgent attention.
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Lead #4Given the 38-year gap, could new witness accounts or technology help locate remains or establish what happened?
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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
Paul went for a walk in Portland, Washington and did not return. He was 75 years old with Alzheimer's disease.
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1988
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 24, 1988
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous