Top Left: Needham, circa 1994
Top Right and Bottom Row: Age-progressions to an unknown age
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 26, 1994 from Bellevue, Washington Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: January 20, 1970 Age: 24 years old Height and Weight: 6'0, 160 - 180 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A lightweight medium-blue ski jacket, a blue sweatshirt, blue jeans and white tennis shoes. Medical Conditions: Needham suffers from schizophrenia and alcoholism, and was hospitalized at the time he went missing. He is supposed to take medication to control his conditions.
Details of Disappearance
Needham checked himself into Pioneer North, a mental health facility in the 2200 block of Thompson Road in Bellevue, Washington, on October 20, 1994. During his stay there he called his mother and told her he did not like the hospital, but he did not mention any plans to leave. On October 26, Pioneer North reported Needham as a missing person. He apparently walked away from the hospital grounds, though no one saw him leave. The hospital is approximately eighty miles from his home.At the time of his disappearance, Needham was taking his schizophrenia medication as directed. He could function in society and hold menial jobs. He has never been heard from again and his case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated April 30, 2008; four age-progression added, details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Bellevue Police Department
425-452-6917
OR
425-452-4871
The Doe Network
Washington State Missing Persons
The National Center for Missing Adults