Leslie Page Hickman

The [oregon.gov/OSP Oregon State Police] is seeking the public’s assistance in helping solve a cold case from the late 1960s.

Deceased person: Leslie Page Hickman, Male, Caucasian from Washington County, Oregon
Deceased: late 1960’s

Oregon State Police Case #SP04396253
Case Investigator: OSP Detective Jim O’Connor

On October 19, 2004, skeletal remains were located in the Tillamook State Forest off of Highway 26 in Tillamook County. The public’s assistance was sought to help identify the remains and numerous informational tips were received, however, the remains were not identified, and the case became cold.

In July 2021, Parabon NanoLabs delivered a DNA Phenotyping and Genetic Genealogy report that provided a likely identification. The investigative lead generated by Parabon’s investigative genetic genealogy research indicated the 2004 skeletal remains may be those of Leslie Page Hickman, born in 1942. OSP followed up by interviewing living relatives, associates and locating public records still available from that time-period. Through this investigation, the remains were positively identified as that of Mr. Hickman.

Based on the investigation, Mr. Hickman is believed to have been born in Washington County, Oregon in 1942. Mr. Hickman resided there with his family before later moving to Grants Pass, Oregon, where he attended high school.
Following high school, Mr. Hickman went to the Portland area and spent time in the Umatilla area. Mr. Hickman disappeared sometime in late 1967 or early 1968 and may have been employed in the landscaping business around the time of his disappearance.

The circumstances surrounding Mr. Hickman’s death remain unknown. Leslie Hickman is pictured in photographs that are believed to have been taken during his teenage years. Leslie would have been about 25 years old at the time of his disappearance.
OSP is seeking the public’s assistance for information that may lead to finding answers. Assistance provided can help Detectives provide closure to the living family members. Anyone with information is asked to contact please contact the Oregon State Police’s Dispatch at 800-442-0776 and reference case # SP04396253 and OSP Detective Jim O’Connor.

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Leslie Page Hickman was born on July 24, 1941, in Oregon, his father, George Leslie Hickman, was 27 and his mother, Freda L Gardner Hickman, was 22. He had one brother, Douglas. Leslie Page Hickman was born in 1942 and lived with his family in Washington County, Oregon. Later on in life, he moved south to Grants Pass.

After high school, Hickman moved to the Portland area. He also spent time in the Umatilla area.

Hickman disappeared sometime in late 1967 or early 1968. He would have been about 25 years old. Officials say around the time of his disappearance Hickman may have worked in the landscaping business.

Skeletal remains were found in the Tillamook State Forest off Highway 26 in October of 2004. DNA revealed that the remains may belong to Leslie Page Hickman. An investigation into his death is ongoing.

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