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Penny Lease Missing Person Case

Last seen in Champaign, Illinois on Jun 02, 1989

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Case Description

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Penny Dawn Lease, a 23-year-old woman from Rantoul, Illinois, disappeared on a summer day, leaving behind a life and a family who continue to seek answers. On June 2, 1989, her father dropped her off at the Omni Fitness Center on East Healey Street in Champaign, Illinois, for her regular workout. She was dressed in gym clothes and was carrying a large duffel bag. After her workout, Penny was reportedly seen leaving the fitness center with a male companion. Tragically, this was the last time she ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 02, 1989

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    Victim Details

    May 13, 2010

    Nov 01, 2023

    Penny

    Lease

    59

    23

    66 inches

    140 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Female

    Jun 02, 1989

    Champaign

    Illinois

    Champaign County

    61821

    8549

    Champaign Police Department

    Champaign

    Illinois

    Champaign County

    61820

    Amy Petrilli

    Detective

    82 East Unversity Avenue, Illinois

    2173514545

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    C89-5544

    Champaign Police Department

    Blond/Strawberry

    Brown

    Brown

    06/08/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone,
    I've been doing some digging into Penny Dawn Lease's case, and something caught my ... ...Read More
    04/18/2024
    Has anyone else been struck by the lack of CCTV footage from places like Omni Fitness Center when Pe... ...Read More
    09/12/2023
    It�s really baffling how Penny Lease seemed to just vanish into thin air after leaving the Omni Fitn... ...Read More
    04/16/2023

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