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Harold Roland Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas on Jul 21, 1997

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Victim Details

Dec 31, 2010

Aug 11, 2023

Harold

Roland

79

50

73 inches

260 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 21, 1997

Lake Sam Rayburn

Texas

Angelina County

30887

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78773

PO Box 4087, Texas

8003463243

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch

M9802005

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9086) and 9 other sources
Harold William Roland, a 50-year-old man, was last seen on July 21, 1997, near Lake Sam Rayburn in Texas. On the day of his disappearance, Roland, who owned a lake house in San Augustine County, informed a witness that he planned to go fishing. He was driving a gray 1996 Chevrolet pickup truck with a pontoon boat and trailer at the time.

Several days after Roland was reported missing, his truck was found abandoned and burned in a dense pine thicket about 30 miles from Powell Park, where he had been staying. His boat trailer was later discovered in a separate location, and the pontoon boat was found hidden under trees with bullet or shotgun holes in the pontoons, further suggesting foul play. Despite extensive searches, including the recovery of various personal items and the discovery of his boat in a damaged state, Roland has never been found.

Foul play is strongly suspected, and his case remains unsolved. Investigators continue to search for information that could lead to the resolution of the case.
Last Seen: Jul 21, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigation Details">Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigation Details
  • MISSING - Harold William Roland | Solve the Case
  • DPS Offers Increased Reward, Seeks Leads in 1997 Cold Case
  • Reward increased in 1997 disappearance of Texas man - KWTX
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9086
  • DPS offers increased reward, seeks leads in 1997 cold case | News
  • Mystery behind Lufkin man's disappearance still unsolved
  • DPS asking public for information on Lufkin man who disappeared ...
  • VANISHED: Harold William Roland - KETK.com

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3558
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3558 • Found Feb 15, 1999
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–61 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 8%137 lb vs 260 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue 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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