The person at the center of this case
Shibili Yousef Alayssami
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
15 years waiting · since 2011
SHIBILI YOUSEF ALAYSSAMI
Justice for Shibili Yousef Alayssami — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who were the occupants of the three black SUVs, and why was Alayssami specifically targeted for abduction?
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witness
Lead #2What did the witnesses observe about the manner of abduction and the identities or descriptions of those who forced Alayssami into the vehicle?
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evidence
Lead #3Why would a 86-year-old U.S. resident visiting his daughter be abducted in Lebanon—was there a ransom demand, political motive, or mistaken identity?
Shibili Yousef Alayssami, a 86-year-old U.S. Legal Permanent Resident of Syrian origin, disappeared on May 24, 2011, while taking a walk near his daughter's home in Aley, Lebanon, just five days after arriving from the United States. Witnesses reported seeing him forced into one of three black SUVs during his walk, suggesting a possible abduction. Despite exhaustive searches by friends, neighbors, and Lebanese authorities—including hospital canvassing and K9 dog searches—his current whereabouts remain unknown, and the case remains unsolved.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Washington D.C. Field Office
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location
Lead #4Have the three black SUVs been identified or traced by Lebanese authorities, and were they connected to any known criminal or militant organizations?
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clue
Lead #5Given the timing of his arrival (May 19) and disappearance (May 24), was there surveillance or prior knowledge of his travel plans?
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Source Narrative
May 24, 2011 Aley, Lebanon Shibili Yousef Alayssami, a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States, departed the United States on May 18, 2011, and arrived in Lebanon on May 19, 2011. On May 24, 2011, at approximately 4:00 p.m., Alayssami went for a walk near his daughter's residence in Aley, Lebanon, and failed to return.
Witnesses described Alayssami being forced into one of three black SUVs that he encountered during his walk. An exhaustive search for Alayssami was conducted, initially by friends and neighbors and subsequently by local authorities who canvassed hospitals throughout Lebanon and used K9 dogs in their search of the surrounding areas.
The current whereabouts of Shibili Alayssami are unknown. Remarks: Alayssami has a white moustache and a small brown mole on the right side of his chin.
He has complete lower dentures over two implants and a fixed bridge with partial upper dentures. At the time of his disappearance, Alayssami was reportedly in good health but was taking medication to control high cholesterol and blood pressure.
He was also in possession of a walking cane.
Timeline of Events
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2011-05-18
Departure from United States
Alayssami departed the United States on May 18, 2011, en route to Lebanon.
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2011-05-19
Arrival in Lebanon
Alayssami arrived in Lebanon on May 19, 2011, after a brief journey from the United States.
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2011-05-24
16:00Forced into Vehicle
At approximately 4:00 p.m., Alayssami went for a walk near his daughter's residence in Aley and was reportedly forced into one of three black SUVs by witnesses. He failed to return.
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2011-05-24
Search Initiated
An exhaustive search was conducted by friends, neighbors, and subsequently by local Lebanese authorities, including hospital canvassing and K9 dog searches of surrounding areas.
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 2011
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 2011
Last Updated:July 22, 2026