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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10035)
Lee Darwood Minner Jr., aged 69, was last seen on May 1, 1989, in Bacliff, Texas. On that day, witnesses reported seeing him being assisted into a white van by an unidentified Caucasian male outside his residence. Minner, who had a disability, was never seen again, and few details have emerged about his disappearance in the years since. It is speculated that he may have traveled to Louisiana, but this remains unconfirmed. Despite the lack of solid leads, authorities are still investigating the case.

Minner was described as a white male with gray hair and blue eyes, standing between 5'4" and 5'7" and weighing approximately 150 to 160 pounds. His case is classified as endangered missing, with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office overseeing the investigation. The case remains unresolved, with very little additional information available despite efforts to uncover his whereabouts.

Last Seen: May 1, 1989

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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.

78%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 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP7112 • Found Jul 19, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
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 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP93562
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP93562 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 33 years after last seen
Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP86759 • Found Sep 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
John Doe — Humble, Texas
UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3210 • Found Apr 1, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 45–65 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3470 • Found Dec 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 53–75 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP1385
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP1385 • Found Jun 24, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'7"
75%Possible
John Doe — Galveston, Texas
UP124666 • Found May 23, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 75%5'5"–6'0" vs 5'4"–5'7"
Weight 100%150–200 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray

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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