Derek J. Lueking

Entered by Joss Leal

Case Details

Lueking was 24 years old at the time he went missing. White male, 5’11” tall, 220 pounds, green eyes, brown hair, short beard. Last seen wearing black track pants, white tennis shoes. Possibly had Real-tree camouflage rain gear with him and a small dark-colored day pack. Lueking was last seen leaving the Microtel Hotel on March 3, 2012, in Cherokee, North Carolina. His car was found parked in the lower lot of Newfound Gap at the North Carolina-Tennessee state line. Lueking’s direction of travel from Newfound Gap is unknown.

Distinguishing Marks

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Profession / Education

Not Available

Investigative Details

Foul Play Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Suicide Suspected: Unknown / Undisclosed
Cause of Death: Not Applicable

Significant Dates

Reported Missing: Saturday, March 3, 2012 (13 years ago)
Date Found: No Date Available

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Points of Interest

POIs

Microtel Hotel

Last Known Location

Viewers since 1/2/2024

Monday, January 8, 2024 (1 year ago)

Missing NPF Public Identification Number (MPID) 10083

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