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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9344) and 5 other sources
In the quiet community of Lake Tapawingo, Missouri, a lasting mystery began on May 28, 1979, with the disappearance of 18-year-old Clay Allen Foreman. On that day, the young man was last seen, and then, without a trace, he vanished. Clay was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. A notable characteristic was a birthmark located on the center of his abdomen. At the time he went missing, he stood between 5 feet 8 inches and 6 feet tall and weighed approximately 160 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with very few details available to the public. His case was officially reported to the Missouri State Highway Patrol on the same day he was last seen, marking the beginning of a long and unsettling period of uncertainty for his loved ones.

Decades have passed since Clay Foreman was last heard from, and the passage of time has not brought answers. The lack of information regarding his last known activities or potential reasons for his disappearance has left a void in the investigation. No witnesses have publicly come forward with information that could shed light on his whereabouts or the events of that day in 1979. The case has been documented by various organizations dedicated to finding missing persons, ensuring that Clay's story is not forgotten. His family has endured an agonizingly long wait for any news, a testament to the enduring hope that one day they will find out what happened to him.

The investigation into Clay Allen Foreman's disappearance is still open, managed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Despite the years that have turned into decades, his case remains an active missing person investigation. The lack of evidence and leads has made progress difficult, a common challenge in cold cases of this nature. The overview of this case is one of profound and unresolved loss. An 18-year-old man with his life ahead of him disappeared without a clear reason, leaving behind a family to grapple with his absence and a community with an enduring mystery. The hope remains that new information or advancements in investigative techniques might one day provide the long-awaited answers and bring a measure of peace to those who have never stopped searching for Clay.

Last Seen: May 28, 1979

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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 — Missouri
UP5021 • Found Apr 22, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP5019 • Found Jun 9, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–27 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 2%239 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 18 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%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 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP4999 • Found Jul 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 29–49 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Wichita, Kansas
UP2430 • Found Aug 29, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 57%189 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Kansas City, Missouri
UP13577 • Found Jul 31, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 18 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — St. Louis, Missouri
UP9556 • Found Jan 7, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%221 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb

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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