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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP124231) and 6 other sources
Leslie Terrence Fistel, a 16-year-old from Dania Beach, Florida, was last seen on May 1, 1981. His disappearance occurred after an argument with his mother, after which he reportedly climbed out of his bedroom window and vanished. Despite his family's repeated efforts to report him missing, law enforcement did not formally file his case until 2024, 43 years after he was last seen. The delay in recognizing his case as a missing person hindered early investigation efforts.

Leslie was described as a Caucasian male, standing between 5'11" and 6'0", and weighing around 150 to 160 pounds at the time. He had brown hair and hazel eyes. His disappearance remains classified as an endangered missing case, and his whereabouts are still unknown. Although private investigators were hired by his family over the years, no substantial leads were uncovered. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his case is still unsolved.

His father, Terry Fistel, passed away in 1998, listing Leslie as "missing since childhood" in his obituary. Law enforcement is still seeking any information that could shed light on Leslie’s disappearance.

Last Seen: May 1, 1981

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP10130 • Found May 2, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–32 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–160 lb
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP17731
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP17731 • Found Oct 23, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 18–27 vs 16
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1189
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1189 • Found Mar 30, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 89%126 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16420 • Found Nov 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 92%182 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1217 • Found May 16, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1229
John Doe — Florida
UP1229 • Found Apr 30, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP140884 • Found Nov 11, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 18–32 vs 16
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 94%130 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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