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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15059) and 4 other sources
On a summer day in 1991, 29-year-old Theodore William Garrison was last seen in Kansas City, Missouri. Specifically, his last known location was in the 6300 block of Troost. At the time of his disappearance, Garrison was a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing around 140 to 150 pounds. He was known to have a tattoo on his arm or chest. Friends and acquaintances often called him 'Teddy,' and he was also known by the aliases William T. Garrison, Ted W. Garrison, Randall P. Presley, and 'Speed'. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, but authorities have stated that foul play is suspected.

The official date of his last contact is recorded as July 29, 1991. However, some sources from the Missouri State Highway Patrol have listed the 'Missing Since' date as July 30, 2000, while still maintaining the last seen date of July 29, 1991. The report of his disappearance was not filed with the Kansas City Police Department until February 18, 1992. Very few details about the events leading up to his disappearance have been made public, and he has not been seen or heard from since that day in 1991. His case is classified as an endangered missing person.

The investigation into Theodore Garrison's disappearance is handled by the Kansas City Police Department. His case remains one of many unsolved missing persons cases in the Kansas City area. Over the years, law enforcement has encouraged anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, a lingering mystery for his family and the community. The lack of available information has made it difficult for investigators to piece together what happened to him, leaving a void of answers for those who knew him.

Last Seen: Jul 29, 1991

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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 — Missouri
UP5021 • Found Apr 22, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 30–40 vs 29
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 99%165 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Kansas - unidentified case UP15006
John Doe — Kansas City, Kansas
UP15006 • Found Apr 6, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
78%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri - unidentified case UP98236
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP98236 • Found Jul 3, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP5025 • Found Apr 9, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 68%6'3" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Kansas
UP2433 • Found Jan 29, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–41 vs 29
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP125435 • Found Aug 16, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP11507 • Found Aug 5, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"

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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