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Brent Acomb Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Jan 24, 2014

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Victim Details

Mar 6, 2015

Dec 28, 2023

Brent

Acomb

66

54

70 inches

71 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 24, 2014

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77090

16388

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77002

Bonnie Ewerling

Sergeant

1200 Baker, Texas

7132216000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.harriscountyso.org/

HC140029133

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27934) and 7 other sources
Brent Marshall Acomb, aged 54, went missing from Houston, Texas, on January 24, 2014. Following an argument with his girlfriend, Brent left his apartment with only a change of underwear, leaving behind essential belongings such as his wallet, clothes, and gun. He has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Brent was described as being 5'10" to 6'0" tall, weighing around 165 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a t-shirt and blue jeans.

The case has left investigators with few leads, and despite efforts by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and missing persons organizations, Brent's whereabouts remain unknown. His family continues to search for answers and has appealed to the public for any information that could help resolve the case.
Last Seen: Jan 24, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Brent Marshall Acomb - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP27934
  • Brent Marshall Acomb – Jan. 24, 2014 – Houston, TX - - LostNMissing
  • Missing in Houston: Open Cases Spotlight for December 2021
  • Houston - - LostNMissing
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Missing Brent Acomb - Facebook

    • 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 — Baytown, Texas
    UP16122 • Found Oct 16, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP51409 • Found Jul 11, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 80%132 lb vs 165 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP15921 • Found Sep 4, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP15518
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP15518 • Found May 12, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP86759 • Found Sep 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Cypress, Texas
    UP79691 • Found Feb 21, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'9"–6'4" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
    John Doe — Humble, Texas
    UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 60–70 vs 54
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Red
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP16129 • Found Nov 4, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
    UP95762 • Found Aug 2, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136464
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP136464 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 54 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    Weight 0%249 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue 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.

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