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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117640) and 1 other source
On January 12, 2024, a 67-year-old man named Michael Ray Thompson vanished from Houston, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Michael was described as a Black / African American male, standing at approximately six feet one inch tall and weighing around 310 pounds. He had black hair, brown eyes, and a full beard. The last time he was seen, he was wearing a black leather jacket over an orange hoodie, complemented by gray pants, black socks, and distinctive open-toe gray and black sandals. His disappearance has left his community and loved ones with many unanswered questions.

Michael has several distinguishing physical characteristics that make his appearance unique. He is known to walk with a noticeable limp. His body is marked by numerous scars, including ones on his chest, forehead, left forearm, left leg, left wrist, right forearm, and upper left arm. In addition to these scars, he has a tattoo on his left forearm. These distinct features create a more detailed picture of the man whose sudden absence has caused deep concern. The specific and somewhat unusual combination of clothing he was last seen in, particularly the open-toe sandals, provides a poignant final image of him before he went missing.

The circumstances leading up to Michael's disappearance remain unclear, and there is little public information available regarding his last known activities or state of mind. The case is being handled by the Harris County Constable, Precinct 4, which has been seeking information from the public since he was reported missing. The lack of available details about the events of that day adds to the mystery and the distress of those who are awaiting answers. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, leaving a void in the lives of those who know him as the search for answers continues.

Last Seen: Jan 12, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP144096
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP144096 • Found May 2, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 54%207 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 70%232 lb vs 310 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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