EVERETT — If he’s still alive, Reuben Lewis turned 38 last month.
Lewis disappeared Feb. 22, 1991. He was just 20. His family hasn’t seen or heard from him since. Detectives believe Lewis vanished under suspicious circumstances.
He is featured on the Nine of Diamonds in the state’s first cold-case deck of playing cards. The decks of cards have been handed out to prison and jail inmates in hopes of soliciting new leads about unsolved homicide and missing persons cases.
Authorities believe the odds are good that people in the corrections system have information about the cases featured in the decks of cards. Either they’ve overheard someone talk about a case or they have first-hand knowledge, detectives said.
Detectives hope they’ll step forward to help bring families answers about their loved ones.
The cards were distributed in May. Detectives have received some tips but nothing has led to an arrest.
Lewis is one of seven missing people featured in the cards.
Police believe Lewis dealt drugs in south Everett. Evidence indicates he was going to make a drug deal at the Mallard Cove Apartments the night he went missing.
He received a page about 8 p.m. A friend drove him to the apartment complex off of Admiralty Way. Lewis went into the “C” building. His friend waited for Lewis for about 40 minutes before he drove off.
When Lewis didn’t turn up that night, the man notified Lewis’ family. They reported him missing.
His mother told police Lewis had about $2,000 in cash at the time of his disappearance.
He was last seen wearing purple jeans, black tennis shoes and a red leather jacket. Lewis wore a nose ring. He has a tattoo of a joker with fangs on his upper left arm.
Reporter Diana Hefley: 425-339-3463 or hefley@heraldnet.com.
About this series
Snohomish County sheriff’s detectives created the state’s first deck of cold-case playing cards. Each Sunday for a year, The Herald is publishing a story about a case featured on one of the cards. To see the 52 cards, go to www.heraldnet.com.
Anyone with information about unsolved homicides or missing persons cases is asked to call 800-222-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $1,000 is offered.
Tips also can be left on the sheriff’s tip line at 425-388-3845. Callers may remain anonymous, although tips have been more successful when callers speak with detectives, police said.
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