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Paul Edwin Overby, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
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PAUL EDWIN OVERBY, JR.
Justice for Paul Edwin Overby, Jr. — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What was the nature of Overby's research and book project that brought him to Khost Province?
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Lead #2Were there any communications or contacts made by Overby after mid-May 2014?
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Lead #3His medical condition requiring inner-ear treatment may affect his ability to travel or survive in remote areas—has this been considered in search efforts?
Paul Edwin Overby, Jr., an American researcher and author, disappeared in mid-May 2014 while conducting fieldwork in Khost City, Afghanistan for a book project. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and his current whereabouts are unknown. Overby requires ongoing medical treatment for an inner-ear condition, making his safe recovery a priority for investigators and his family.
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Lead #4Who were Overby's local contacts, colleagues, or guides in Khost City at the time of his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
Circa Mid-May 2014 Khost Province, Afghanistan Paul Edwin Overby, Jr. was last seen in Khost City, Afghanistan, in mid-May of 2014, while conducting research in furtherance of a new self-authored book.
Remarks: Overby suffers from an inner-ear canal ailment that requires treatment and medicine.
Timeline of Events
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2014-05-15
Last Seen
Paul Edwin Overby, Jr. was last seen in Khost City, Afghanistan while conducting research for a self-authored book project.
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Case Information
Incident:May 15, 2014
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 15, 2014
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case