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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21200) and 4 other sources
Donald Ray Jones, age 25, went missing on January 1, 1986, from Fort Worth, Texas. His case remains unsolved and is classified as an endangered missing person. Donald was last seen in the Tarrant County area and left no significant clues regarding his disappearance. Standing at 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing around 125 pounds, Donald was a Black man with brown hair and eyes, and he had a tattoo on his upper left arm. Despite efforts to locate him, little progress has been made over the decades.

Jones also used the alias Donald Ray Hardy. He was reported missing under unusual circumstances, with few leads to follow, leaving both family and law enforcement searching for answers. Over the years, his case has received minimal public attention, and there is little information regarding the details of his disappearance, such as what he may have been doing or where he was headed on that day. The long-term nature of his case and the lack of updates make it one of many cold cases in the state.

Efforts to revive public interest in the case and solicit tips have been ongoing, but no significant breakthroughs have been reported. If anyone has information about his case, they are encouraged to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Missing Persons Clearinghouse.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1986

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP16879
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP16879 • Found Aug 7, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
Weight 44%168 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP3305
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP3305 • Found Apr 5, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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