Lee Bitson Missing Person Case

Apr 16, 2023

Dec 04, 2023

Lee

Bitson

86

73

63 inches

64 inches

130 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

Male Lee Yazzie Bitson, a 74-year-old member of the Navajo Nation, was last seen on December 20, 2012, in the Window Rock, Arizona area. On that day, his movements were traced from NCI in Gallup, New Mexico, to the flea market in Window Rock. The last confirmed sighting of him was as he was walking from the flea market in the direction of St. Michaels, Arizona. At the time of his disappearance, Bitson was described as being between 5'3" and 5'4" tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with short, partially gray and black hair, and a mustache that was also a mix of gray and black. Concerns grew for his welfare, and on January 14, 2013, he was officially reported missing to the Navajo Nation Police Department's Window Rock District. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were worrying, as it was unusual for him to be out of contact with his family. The official investigation began, but information regarding the specific search efforts undertaken by law enforcement and the community is not widely available in public records. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as case number MP102521. Sadly, the search for Male Lee Yazzie Bitson concluded with the discovery of his remains. While the specific date and location of this discovery are not detailed in publicly accessible information, the official case status was updated to reflect that he was deceased. This brought a sorrowful end to the uncertainty for his family and community. The case of Male Lee Yazzie Bitson highlights the tragic reality that many missing persons cases, particularly within Indigenous communities, face. Despite the eventual resolution, the lack of detailed public information throughout the investigation underscores the challenges and gaps in communication that can occur in such situations, leaving a painful void for those left behind.

Dec 20, 2012

Window Rock

Arizona

Apache County

Window Rock

Yes

124615

Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District

Window Rock

Arizona

Apache County

86515

North 12 & Window Rock Boulevard, Arizona

9288716983

Tribal

Law Enforcement

01-13-001732

2013-01-14

Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/30/2026