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Sidney Taylor Missing Person Case

Last seen in Austin, Texas on Apr 2, 2016

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Victim Details

May 4, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Sidney

Taylor

45

35

70 inches

240 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Apr 2, 2016

Austin

Texas

Travis County

24800

Austin Police Department

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78748

Brad Herries

Sergeant

715 East 8th Street, Texas

5129745250

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.austintexas.gov/department/police

16-0940901

Austin Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33545) and 10 other sources
Sidney Taylor, a 35-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was last seen on April 2, 2016, in Austin, Texas, where he and his longtime friend Krislyn Gibson had traveled to attend the Urban Music Festival. The two were seen together with Harvey Cyphers, a friend they had met up with, at a local club. Surveillance footage captured the three entering and later leaving the club around 2:00 a.m. Sidney spoke to a friend at 3:00 a.m., saying he was with Cyphers, but neither Sidney nor Krislyn made it back to their friend's residence, and they were never heard from again.

Two days later, Sidney's 2010 Dodge Charger was found abandoned in Houston, over 160 miles from where they were last seen. Evidence found in the car, including blood and personal belongings, led investigators to believe foul play was involved. Subsequent investigations pointed to Cyphers, who had inconsistencies in his story and was later charged with tampering with evidence and ultimately with the murders of both Sidney and Krislyn. Despite these charges, their bodies have never been found, and the case remains unsolved, with Cyphers awaiting trial.

Sidney was a family man, married with four children, and his sudden disappearance was highly uncharacteristic, sparking an intense investigation. Authorities continue to seek information that may help bring closure to this tragic case.
Last Seen: Apr 2, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Austin police looking for leads in 2016 cold case | kvue.com">Austin police looking for leads in 2016 cold case | kvue.com
  • Texas man charged with capital murder in deaths of Houston friends ...
  • Austin man to be tried in deaths of Houston friends in 2016 | khou.com
  • Austin man charged with capital murder in deaths of missing ...
  • Sidney James Taylor - The Charley Project
  • Vigil held for Sidney Taylor, who was last seen in 2016 | khou.com
  • Man charged with capital murder in 2016 deaths of visiting friends
  • Kidnapping or Foul Play? What Happened to Sidney Taylor and ...
  • Sidney Taylor – Austin, Texas (4/2/16) – Search Suspended
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP33545

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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 — San Antonio, Texas - unidentified case UP17194
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP17194 • Found Aug 24, 2017
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 95%270 lb vs 240 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP72618 • Found Feb 13, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'9"–6'5" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP143813 • Found May 1, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%219 lb vs 240 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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