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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40241) and 1 other source
Carl McDonald, a 38-year-old man, was last seen on June 12, 1976, near Lake Travis, Texas. Little is known about the precise circumstances of his disappearance. McDonald was reported missing in an area that is known for water-related accidents and fatalities, and it is suspected that he may have been involved in such an incident.

Lake Travis has a history of drownings and mysterious disappearances, with multiple people vanishing without their bodies being recovered. McDonald’s case remains unsolved, and it is listed among the cold cases involving individuals who went missing in or around the lake during that time. Efforts to locate him were unsuccessful, and no significant evidence or leads have surfaced to explain his disappearance.

His case, like many others linked to the area, raises concerns about the dangers of Lake Travis, where unpredictable conditions have led to numerous fatalities over the years. Despite the passage of time, his disappearance remains a mystery, and his name is still listed in missing person databases.

Last Seen: Jun 12, 1976

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP4507 • Found Jan 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP4561 • Found May 31, 1976
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 63%159 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 75%155 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 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.