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George Dewey Lane

Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 14, 1997
Location Last Seen: San Diego, San Diego County, California
Description:
Lane was last seen in San Diego, California on October 14, 1997. He got up from his desk at work which he left neat and in order, and went outside. He has not been heard from since and he never returned to pick up his last paycheck.
Prior to his disappearance, Lane had told his boss that he was having trouble with his neighbors and would be moving to a new place. He spoke about an ex-wife and two children, but friends and co-workers did not know their names or whereabouts. Few details are available regarding Lane's case and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Investigators:
NamUs Case Number: MP8436
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 14, 1997
Location Last Seen: San Diego, San Diego County, California
Description:
- Date of Birth: circa 1934
- Age: 63
- Race: White/Caucasian
- Gender: Male
- Height: 5' 9" - 6' 0" (69 - 72 inches)
- Weight: 170 - 175 lbs
- Hair Color: Gray/Partially gray
- Eye Color: Blue
- Nickname/Alias: Unknown
- Distinguishing Marks/Features: Wears eyeglasses.
- Clothing & Personal Items: Possibly eyeglasses
- Identifiers: Unknown
Lane was last seen in San Diego, California on October 14, 1997. He got up from his desk at work which he left neat and in order, and went outside. He has not been heard from since and he never returned to pick up his last paycheck.
Prior to his disappearance, Lane had told his boss that he was having trouble with his neighbors and would be moving to a new place. He spoke about an ex-wife and two children, but friends and co-workers did not know their names or whereabouts. Few details are available regarding Lane's case and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Investigators:
- San Diego Police Department: (619) 531-2000
Reference Case#: 97-077198
NamUs Case Number: MP8436
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)