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 were they targeting a visiting U.S. resident?
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witness
Lead #2What did the witnesses observe about the forced abduction, and can they identify any distinguishing features of the vehicles or individuals involved?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any surveillance cameras or traffic records documenting the three black SUVs in the Aley area on May 24, 2011?
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 extensive searches by friends, neighbors, and local Lebanese authorities using K9 units and hospital canvassing throughout the country, his current whereabouts remain unknown.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Washington D.C. Field Office
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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contact
Lead #4Did Alayssami have any known associations, business dealings, or family connections in Lebanon that might explain a targeted abduction?
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clue
Lead #5Why did the abductors choose this specific location and time, and what was the intended destination of the three SUVs?
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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
Shibili Yousef Alayssami departed the United States for Lebanon.
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2011-05-19
Arrival in Lebanon
Alayssami arrived in Lebanon after traveling from the United States.
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2011-05-24
16:00Disappearance
At approximately 4:00 p.m., Alayssami went for a walk near his daughter's residence in Aley, Lebanon, and failed to return. Witnesses reported he was forced into one of three black SUVs.
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2011-05-24
Witness Accounts
Witnesses described Alayssami being forced into one of three black SUVs encountered during his walk.
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2011-05-24
Search Operations
Exhaustive search conducted by friends, neighbors, and local authorities using K9 dogs and hospital canvassing throughout Lebanon.
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 2011
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 18, 2011
Last Updated:June 7, 2026