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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37566) and 5 other sources
Justin Weldon O’Brien, 23, was last seen on April 29, 2002, in Waco, Texas. He disappeared under suspicious circumstances after telling his family that he was heading to his mother’s birthday party, but he never arrived. His apartment was found unusually clean, and two days later, his truck was discovered abandoned near a bus stop in Dallas, about 100 miles from Waco.

Investigators suspect foul play, linking his disappearance to his possible involvement in methamphetamine dealings with the Aryan Circle, a violent white supremacist gang. Authorities believe that O’Brien was likely murdered, and they have identified a primary suspect in connection with his disappearance. Despite ongoing investigations, O’Brien’s body has never been found, and the case remains unsolved.

Both of O’Brien’s parents have passed away since his disappearance, but his sister continues to seek justice and answers. Law enforcement continues to pursue leads in hopes of bringing closure to the case.

Last Seen: Apr 26, 2002

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP3242 • Found Feb 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1736 • Found Mar 16, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 85%200 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–48 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%159 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Longview, Texas
UP1797 • Found Mar 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%156 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Balch Springs, Texas
UP4873 • Found Jan 12, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 92%194 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP3301 • Found Apr 21, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–35 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.