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James Clark Missing Person Case

Last seen in Austin, Texas on Jan 1, 1997

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Victim Details

Aug 30, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

James

Clark

68

39

73 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 1997

Austin

Texas

Travis County

14119

Rockport Police Department

Rockport

Texas

,

11-21-61

Rockport Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 19, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21652) and 4 other sources
James Gregory Clark, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 1997, in Austin, Texas. James, who had been living in Rockport, Texas, at the time, was reportedly struggling with paranoid schizophrenia, a condition he had since age 19. On the day of his disappearance, he contacted a family member asking for help, but his erratic behavior, likely linked to his mental health condition, prevented him from receiving assistance. His last confirmed sighting places him in Austin, where he was believed to be homeless at the time.

Despite ongoing efforts, there have been no significant breakthroughs in his case, and it remains unsolved. His family continues to hope for closure, and James's case is considered part of the many unresolved missing person cases in Texas. The Rockport Police Department and NamUs are still actively seeking information that could help resolve this cold case.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • 4975DMTX - James Gregory Clark - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP21652
  • James Clark - Lawyer in Austin, TX - Avvo
  • James Lee Clark - Wikipedia

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas - unidentified case UP8560
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP8560 • Found May 27, 1998
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 53%Est. 20–35 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Del Valle, Texas
    UP7079 • Found Feb 17, 2003
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3616 • Found Jan 24, 1998
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 49%115 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

    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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