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Orben “Lee” Dorrell - Missing
Missing Since 01/18/1978
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Orben “Lee” Dorrell
Circumstances
Orben "Lee" Dorrell, a retired police officer, was last seen in Kansas City, Missouri on January 18, 1978. Lee was being investigated by the FBI for mail fraud and running a "bust out" scheme involving two businesses for the purpose of bankruptcy fraud with three other men. Lee's car was found February 10, 1978 parked at a hotel near the Kansas City Airport. His family said he feared for his life because of his involvement in the fraud scheme and they believe he is dead. The FBI has found no evidence of his death.
Physical Description
Sex: Male
Race: White
Date of Birth: 10/02/1925
Age at time of disappearance: 53
Height: 6'0
Weight: 215
Hair Color: Gray
Eye Color: Brown
Other Information: Mr. Dorrell has a large scar on the left side of his belt line.
If you have information about his whereabouts, call 816-234-5136 or e-mail missingperson@kcpd.org.