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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9064) and 6 other sources
Theodore Edwin Wenk, age 41, was last seen on June 29, 1987, in Bastrop, Texas. On the day of his disappearance, Wenk was reportedly wearing a black sleeveless "Wild World" T-shirt, blue jeans, and moccasins with leather soles. Shortly after his disappearance, his vehicle, a 1980s model car, was found abandoned in a parking lot in Austin, Texas, raising concerns that foul play might have been involved.

Despite extensive efforts from authorities, including the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office, no further details about his whereabouts or what might have happened have emerged. Investigators consider his case as potentially involving foul play, though little information is available beyond the discovery of his vehicle. Wenk's case remains unsolved, and it is classified as an endangered missing person case.

Wenk's disappearance continues to be investigated by law enforcement, with appeals for any information that could lead to new insights into what happened to him on that summer day in 1987. His family and the authorities are still seeking answers after more than three decades.

Last Seen: Jun 29, 1987

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Houston, Texas
UP12728 • Found Jul 18, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
UP10147 • Found Dec 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 89%152 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3558
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3558 • Found Feb 15, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–61 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%119 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 72%137 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP7098
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP7098 • Found May 19, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%119 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP4077 • Found Mar 20, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 71%119 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 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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