Joseph "Joe" Lee, a member of the Quest Crew dance team and a resident of Santa Ana, California, was reported missing earlier this week. His disappearance was widely shared on social media, with family and friends appealing for help in locating him. Sadly, recent developments have confirmed that Joseph Lee has been found dead. The cause of his death remains unknown at this time, and authorities are continuing their investigation.
Joseph Lee was last seen on August 21 around 9:30 p.m. near Dyer and Red Hill in Santa Ana. Later that night, at 11:11 p.m., his phone was found on the curb at Dewar and Alton, raising concerns about his safety. Lee, a 38-year-old man known for his energetic personality and involvement in the dance community, stood 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighed 152 pounds, and was often seen with a hairless head. On the night of his disappearance, he was wearing a grey halfway zip-up shirt, grey Nike sneakers, a black salty crew cap, and a silver watch.
Distinguishing tattoos on Joseph Lee’s body include a design across his collarbone reading "walk the narrow path," a tree on his rib cage, a portrait of his father with Hebrew letters on his left arm, the phrase “chapped lips” on his upper left arm, a dragon on his upper right arm, and an image of an Asian girl with a floral design on his lower arm.
The Santa Ana Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding Joseph Lee’s disappearance and death. They are expected to release more details as the investigation progresses. Lee’s family and friends are mourning his loss and are seeking answers to this tragic event.