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Thomas McFarlin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Krum, Texas on Jul 7, 1988

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Victim Details

Apr 2, 2011

Oct 4, 2023

Thomas

McFarlin

72

34

70 inches

73 inches

165 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 7, 1988

Krum

Texas

Denton County

No

21446

Denton County Sheriff's Office

Denton

Texas

Denton County

76205

127 North Woodrow Lane, Texas

9403491600

County

Law Enforcement

https://dentoncounty.com/Departments/Sheriff.aspx

89-00330

Denton County Sheriff's Office

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10031) and 4 other sources
Thomas Leon McFarlin, a 34-year-old man, was last seen on July 7, 1988, in Krum, Texas. He disappeared under suspicious circumstances, and his abandoned vehicle was later discovered. McFarlin has not been heard from since, and foul play is suspected in his case, although specific details regarding his disappearance remain sparse.

At the time he went missing, McFarlin was described as a Caucasian male with red/auburn hair and blue eyes, standing around 5'10" and weighing between 165 and 175 pounds. His nicknames were "Tom" and "Tellie." Despite ongoing investigations, including efforts by the Denton County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety, his case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to seek any information that might help shed light on what happened to him.

McFarlin's case is classified as endangered, and investigators encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in resolving this decades-old mystery.
Last Seen: Jul 7, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Thomas Leon McFarlin - The Charley Project
  • 1427DMTX - Thomas Leon McFarlin - Doe Network
  • Texas Lostnmissing - NamUs MP # 10031 #Missing Thomas Leon ...
  • Missing Persons, from NAMPN 1987 to 1989 - Poli-con-deaths

    • 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 — Texas
    UP3776 • Found Jun 28, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–44 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 88%138 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Red
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP3639
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP3639 • Found Aug 2, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–54 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 68%121 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP3731
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP3731 • Found May 30, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–44 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP8508
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP8508 • Found Oct 29, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 43–57 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 79%130 lb vs 165–175 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–48 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%159 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13907 • Found Apr 4, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 62–63 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 165–175 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Grand Prairie, Texas
    UP1735 • Found Mar 21, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 50–60 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 98%146 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4020
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP4020 • Found Oct 14, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 91%200 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 15%Black vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3688 • Found May 10, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 79%210 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 15%Black vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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