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James Keen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Quitman, Texas on Dec 19, 1993

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Victim Details

Nov 20, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

James

Keen

57

25

71 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 19, 1993

Quitman

Texas

Wood County

Unknown

467

Wood County Sheriff's Office

Quitman

Texas

Wood County

75783

Robert Holland

Captain

402 South Stephens Street, Texas

9037632201

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mywoodcounty.com/page/so_countysheriff

932777

Wood County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40896) and 4 other sources
James Richard Keen, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on December 19, 1993, in Quitman, Texas. He left his home on Orchard Street at around 9:30 p.m. without informing his mother, who was asleep at the time. Keen was never seen or heard from again, and his disappearance remains unsolved. His mother reported him missing on Christmas Eve, a few days after he vanished.

At the time of his disappearance, Keen was wearing a t-shirt and jeans, but no shoes. He has distinctive marks, including a scar on his left wrist and a birthmark on his left temple. Foul play is suspected, but no concrete leads have emerged, leaving the case cold for many years.

Despite continued efforts by the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Wood County Sheriff's Office, there have been no significant developments in the case. Authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward to help solve this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Dec 19, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • James Richard Keen - The Charley Project
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Flooring & Design Center of Tyler - James Keen was last ... - Facebook
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Longview, Texas
    UP1797 • Found Mar 7, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–48 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 84%159 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3520 • Found Jan 10, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3646
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3646 • Found Jul 6, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%210 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3792
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3792 • Found Jan 20, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–31 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
    Height 20%5'5" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3500 • Found Jul 9, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3616 • Found Jan 24, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%210 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 90%115 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3623
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3623 • Found Nov 23, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 23–43 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 57%175 lb vs 135 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3692 • Found Apr 25, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%114 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Weight 95%118 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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.

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