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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9084) and 3 other sources
Lawrence Edward Wells III, age 29, was last seen on September 28, 1992, in Houston, Texas. On that day, he was at his mother and stepfather's home, where he prepared dinner before leaving to collect money that was owed to him. Wells had planned to return to his parents' home after completing this errand, but he never came back. His vehicle, a black Dodge Colt, was discovered abandoned a week later in downtown Houston on Smith Street. There was no sign of him near the vehicle, and he has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Wells was wearing a bright green and burgundy Hawaiian-style shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes. He had distinguishing scars, including a small one above his right eyebrow and another on his right leg. Despite extensive searches and investigations, his case remains unsolved, and foul play is suspected. The Houston Police Department continues to investigate, with the case classified as an endangered missing person.
Last Seen: Sep 8, 1992

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3746
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3746 • Found Jan 21, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP738
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP738 • Found Feb 10, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 140–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
84%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3779 • Found Jun 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3646
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3646 • Found Jul 6, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 140–175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3187
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3187 • Found Dec 6, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140–175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3294 • Found Jul 19, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 140–175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
UP3557 • Found Apr 12, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 140–175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP3591 • Found Jun 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 92%118 lb vs 140–175 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP485
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP485 • Found Mar 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 78%107 lb vs 140–175 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP599
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP599 • Found Nov 5, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 40–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 86%202 lb vs 140–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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