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Leland Alton Jones, 62, disappeared after a short errand on November 18, 2000. A Phoenix resident who had battled cancer and lived with a brain tumor for many years, he was last seen at the Peoria Bazaar in the 8500 block of Northwest Grand Avenue where he went to buy a hot plate; a market worker later confirmed seeing him there. His medical history included multiple surgeries, the removal of his right ear, hearing problems, and medication to control pain—family reported he could become confused or disoriented without his meds.

On November 24, 2000, his red 1993 Dodge Caravan was found stuck in the mud about 45 miles southeast of the bazaar on the Gila River Indian Reservation. A search of the area turned up no sign of Leland. His sister, Clovis Gordon, rejected suicide as a possibility and said the family feared robbery and homicide. Very few investigation details were made public.

If anyone was in or near the Peoria Bazaar on November 18, 2000, or saw a red 1993 Dodge Caravan near the Gila River Indian Reservation that week, can you share what you remember?