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Gordon Wilder Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Nov 29, 2011

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Victim Details

Mar 31, 2012

Dec 28, 2023

Gordon

Wilder

67

53

70 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 29, 2011

Houston

Texas

Harris County

11610

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78773

PO Box 4087, Texas

8003463243

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch

M1203009

Houston Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14374) and 4 other sources
Gordon Leroy Wilder, 53, was last seen on November 29, 2011, in Houston, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Wilder was described as being around 5'9" tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds, with brown hair and gray eyes. He also had scars on both wrists. Unfortunately, there is little available information regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and few details have surfaced since he was last seen. His case remains unsolved, and it is listed as open with the Texas Department of Public Safety and other missing persons databases.

Wilder’s case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to uncover any leads, and authorities continue to urge the public to provide any information that might help in resolving his disappearance. Despite the passage of time, his whereabouts remain unknown, and the case has received limited updates since it was first reported.
Last Seen: Nov 29, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Gordon Leroy Wilder - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP14374
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Baytown, Texas
    UP16122 • Found Oct 16, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    79%Possible
    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 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 77%158 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP15921 • Found Sep 4, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP15518
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP15518 • Found May 12, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
    John Doe — Humble, Texas
    UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 60–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP86759 • Found Sep 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP51409 • Found Jul 11, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'2" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 130 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
    UP95762 • Found Aug 2, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP16129 • Found Nov 4, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    77%Possible
    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 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    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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