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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13766) and 6 other sources
Toby Ray Coleman, an 18-year-old from New Caney, Texas, was last seen on May 19, 1997. That night, he had attended a birthday party where a confrontation occurred, resulting in Toby being injured by a man who cut his arm with a broken beer bottle and threatened to kill him. Despite the incident, Toby chose not to report it to the police. He returned home with his arm wrapped in a shirt, but after receiving care from his parents, he left again with a female companion. Toby was never seen or heard from after that.

Initially, authorities refused to file a missing persons report until August 25, 1997, making this the official date of his disappearance in many records. His case has remained unsolved, with foul play suspected due to the threatening nature of the events leading up to his disappearance. Toby was well-liked, and his family continues to search for answers, with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Cold Case Division still investigating his case.

Despite the passage of time, Toby's family has remained hopeful, actively pursuing any new leads to bring him home. His distinctive appearance, including a scar near his left eye and a buzzed haircut, along with details about the night of his disappearance, have been shared widely in an effort to gather more information.

Last Seen: Aug 25, 1997

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Hardin, Texas
UP13492 • Found Dec 16, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'3"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3621 • Found Nov 28, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 20–40 vs 18
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Weight 67%155 lb vs 210 lb

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.