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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22747) and 3 other sources
John Davis Keefer, a 44-year-old man, was last seen on February 1, 1988, in Lake Jackson, Texas. Keefer's case is classified as endangered missing, with authorities suspecting that he may have been taken against his will. Despite being missing for over three decades, there has been little progress in uncovering his whereabouts, and few details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance have been made public. Keefer's height was recorded as 5'10", with brown hair and blue eyes, and no distinguishing features or clues were noted regarding what he was wearing at the time.

Local authorities, including the Aransas Pass Police Department, have continued to investigate the case, though no significant leads have surfaced. Keefer’s case remains open, with the Texas Department of Public Safety also involved, and they continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to help provide answers to his family and bring some resolution to the case.

Last Seen: Feb 1, 1988

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 — Houston, Texas
UP3839 • Found Jul 9, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP12728 • Found Jul 18, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 91%172 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Surfside Beach, Texas
UP52406 • Found Jan 9, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 68%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%130–200 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3558
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3558 • Found Feb 15, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–61 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP7415 • Found May 22, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP711
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP711 • Found Dec 14, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3779 • Found Jun 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3891 • Found Oct 29, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3910 • Found Jul 16, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3931 • Found Jan 13, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"

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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