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Eliga Ferguson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Palmer, Texas on Dec 3, 2013

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Victim Details

Mar 21, 2014

Dec 28, 2023

Eliga

Ferguson

68

56

66 inches

68 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 3, 2013

Palmer

Texas

Ellis County

23092

Texas Rangers

Lufkin

Texas

,

RA-2014-00007

Texas Rangers

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23947) and 6 other sources
Eliga Ray Ferguson, a 56-year-old truck driver, went missing on December 3, 2013, in Palmer, Texas. Ferguson had been en route from Houston to Dallas to deliver a load when he stopped at a truck stop in Palmer. During a phone call with his wife, Rhonda Weisinger, Ferguson mentioned that several people in black SUVs were searching his truck, expressing concern that he might be going to jail. After talking for about 90 minutes, the call abruptly ended, and Ferguson was never heard from again.

His truck was later found abandoned with the engine still running, and a half-eaten banana inside the cab. His belongings, including his phone, cigarettes, and medication, were missing. Despite an ongoing investigation involving the Texas Rangers and local authorities, there have been no significant leads, and Ferguson's disappearance remains unsolved.

Ferguson's family, deeply affected by his sudden disappearance, has remained hopeful that they will receive answers. The Texas Rangers continue to handle the case, though no conclusive updates have been made public. The family urges anyone with information to contact the authorities as the search for Eliga continues.
Last Seen: Dec 3, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Eliga Ray Ferguson Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Missing Persons - Missing in TX! Eliga Ray Ferguson AKA...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP23947
  • Silver Alert issued for missing Lufkin truck driver - KTRE.com
  • 6421DMTX - Eliga Ray Ferguson - Doe Network
  • Missing Person Eliga Ray Ferguson Last Seen At Truck Stop in ...

    • 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 - unidentified case UP80986
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP80986 • Found May 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP17611 • Found Jan 19, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP61482
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP61482 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–59 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Lindale, Texas
    UP11875 • Found Nov 7, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 56
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13907 • Found Apr 4, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 62–63 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP15835 • Found Jun 11, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 87%125 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP138398 • Found Nov 23, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lewisville, Texas
    UP75532 • Found Oct 20, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Arlington, Texas
    UP161734 • Found Jul 28, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 0%47 lb vs 150 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP12697 • Found Jun 19, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 28–55 vs 56
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"

    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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