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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9966) and 7 other sources
Russell Earl Gray, aged 32, was last seen on July 1, 1986, in Big Spring, Texas. On the day of his disappearance, Russell was reportedly at a local bar, but after that evening, he was never heard from again. His case is classified as an involuntary disappearance, suggesting that he may have been taken against his will. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as standing between 6'0" and 6'3", with brown hair and brown eyes. He had distinct scars on his right leg and abdomen and wore glasses. Additionally, he had a tattoo of the letter "R" on his left thumb.

Little is known about the circumstances that led to Russell's disappearance, and there are few details available to shed light on the case. Despite the lack of information, authorities have kept his case open, and it remains unsolved. Russell's case continues to be featured in various missing person databases, and both the Gaines County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse remain involved in the investigation.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 1986

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3945
John Doe — Texas
UP3945 • Found Sep 17, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'3"
Weight 84%197 lb vs 158–168 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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