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Eulan Hodgkinson Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pinehurst, Texas on Sep 11, 1988

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Victim Details

Apr 2, 2011

May 4, 2017

Eulan

Hodgkinson Jr.

69

31

74 inches

77 inches

190 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 11, 1988

Pinehurst

Texas

Orange County

21448

Pinehurst Police Department

Texas

,

Pinehurst Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10033) and 8 other sources
Eulan Ray Hodgkinson Jr., a 31-year-old man from Pinehurst, Texas, went missing on September 11, 1988. He was last seen leaving his mother's house, telling her that he was going to eat, meet his boss, and pick up a part for a welding job. At the time of his disappearance, Hodgkinson was a welder and had left his equipment out, indicating he did not plan to be gone for long. His black and charcoal 1988 Dodge Dakota pickup truck was found two days later abandoned on a dead-end road in a wooded area of rural Orange County. The vehicle was locked, and personal items including a camera, a stereo, and a rifle were missing.

There were peculiar details surrounding the vehicle’s condition, such as the truck’s jack being removed even though the tires were new. Foul play is suspected in Hodgkinson's disappearance, and investigators have questioned several suspects over the years, but no conclusive answers have been found. Hodgkinson had previously mentioned knowing something “serious,” which he said he would only reveal in court, adding an additional layer of mystery to his case. Despite extensive searches and multiple investigations, his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Sep 11, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • 341DMTX - Eulan Ray Hodgkinson, Jr. - Doe Network
  • 341DMTX - Eulan Ray Hodgkinson Jr - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Eulan Ray Hodgkinson Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Search continues for missing loved ones - Orange Leader
  • Cold case: Pinehurst mother still searches for answers after son ...
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Texas Lostnmissing - NamUs MP

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3660 • Found Feb 17, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 26–36 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 190–200 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP12728 • Found Jul 18, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 35–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2180
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP2180 • Found Oct 2, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%98 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"–6'5"
    Weight 64%137 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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