The person at the center of this case
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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person
Lead #1What was the specific research topic or book project Overby was working on in Afghanistan?
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clue
Lead #2Overby has a medical condition requiring ongoing treatment—did he have access to necessary medication after disappearing?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Overby's activities or interactions in Khost City in May 2014?
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 whereabouts are currently unknown. Anyone with information about Overby's location or fate is urged to contact the FBI, as he requires ongoing medical treatment for an inner-ear condition.
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Lead #4Who were Overby's local contacts, colleagues, or associates in Afghanistan at the time of 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 in Khost City
Paul Edwin Overby, Jr. was last seen in Khost City, Afghanistan in mid-May 2014 while conducting research for a book project.
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Case Information
Incident:May 15, 2014
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 15, 2014
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
Up to $5 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case