Name: Jesse Jerome Leopold
Age: 23 years old
Last Seen: October 13, 2016
Location: Jewell, Iowa
Status: Still missing
Case Information
23 year old Jesse Leopold was last seen in Jewell, Iowa on October 13, 2016. He disappeared after leaving work around 6:30 pm, telling his boss he needed to go get his medication.
Background
Jesse Leopold was born on March 1, 1993. He suffers from bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety, for which he takes prescription medication.
According to his father, Jesse had been admitted to the emergency room several times in the years leading up to his disappearance, with tests showing he had been taking drugs other than those prescribed to him.
Disappearance
On October 13, 2016, Jesse Leopold was last seen working his shift at W&G Marketing, a meat processing plant, located on Lyon Street in Jewell, Iowa.
At 6:30 pm he told his supervisor he needed to go get his medication before his lunch break, but never returned. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Two days later one of his roommates contacted Jesse’s father, who then posted a plea on Facebook, asking for help to find his son.
The following morning his father officially reported Jesse missing to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigation
Jesse left his cigarettes, shoes, wallet, and sunglasses behind at work. There has been no activity on his phone or bank account since he went missing.
On October 16, 2016, his vehicle, a purple Ford F-150 pickup truck, was found on Canyon Road in Ledges State Park, about 35 miles away.
The truck was unlocked, the keys were in the ignition, and Jesse’s work boots were found in the back. His work smock was draped over the steering wheel.
His truck had been in that location for at least once day, since it was issued a parking warning on October 15.
Jesse’s father came and got the truck after it was discovered, and drove it to the Sheriff’s Office to report what had been inside.
Search dogs were brought in to search Ledges, but were unable to pick up Jesse’s scent.
Multiple searches have been conducted in Ledges State Park in the years since, but no further clues as to his whereabouts have been found.
Boone County Sheriff’s deputies say they have not been able to rule out any scenarios in Jesse’s case, including foul play.
Appearance
White male born on March 1, 1993. Jesse has brown hair, hazel eyes, stands 6’1 tall, and weighs 180 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
Jesse was last seen wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jesse Leopold please contact the Boone County Sheriff’s Office at (515) 433-0524.
Resources & Further Information
James Jerome Leopold – NamUs
Jesse J. Leopold – Iowa Cold Cases
Jesse Jerome Leopold – The Charley Project
Media Links
Finding Jesse – Republican Boone News
After Nearly A Decade, Volunteers Continue Searching For Missing Iowa Man – KCCI Des Moines
Search For Jewell Man Missing Since 2016 Scheduled For Spring at Ledges State Park – WHO13
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