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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24361) and 1 other source
Delmar Dahl, a 54-year-old man, went missing on November 16, 1990, from Houston, Texas. Dahl's disappearance has remained unsolved for decades, and his case has attracted attention from those looking into long-term missing persons cases. At the time of his disappearance, Dahl was reported missing under circumstances that have never been fully explained, and there has been little information made public about his last known activities.

Despite the passing years, efforts to locate him or understand what happened remain ongoing. Dahl’s case has been listed in various missing persons databases, and the Texas Department of Public Safety continues to list him as an active missing person. His disappearance is part of a broader set of unsolved cases from the Houston area, where many individuals have gone missing under suspicious circumstances during the 1990s.

Authorities and family members have sought the public’s assistance in providing any information that could help bring resolution to this case. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, no significant leads have surfaced, and Delmar Dahl remains missing, with his family still seeking closure.

Last Seen: Nov 16, 1990

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3893 • Found Sep 25, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 54
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pasadena, Texas - unidentified case UP3817
John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
UP3817 • Found Oct 27, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%240 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3210 • Found Apr 1, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP7112 • Found Jul 19, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%143 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3182
John Doe — Texas
UP3182 • Found Jan 26, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3187
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3187 • Found Dec 6, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3206 • Found Apr 27, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP609
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP609 • Found Jul 16, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 79%193 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Green vs Hazel

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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