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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8483) and 8 other sources
Calvin Ray Deets, a 32-year-old man from Bonham, Texas, was last seen on April 12, 1985, at his residence. He has never been heard from again, and his disappearance remains unsolved. At the time of his disappearance, Deets had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, a condition that classified him as disabled and possibly more vulnerable. This medical history has contributed to concerns surrounding his disappearance, with authorities considering it to be suspicious, though few specific details have emerged over the years.

Deets was described as a 6-foot-tall Caucasian male weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He had distinctive tattoos: a rose on his right shoulder and a butterfly on his left shoulder. Additionally, Deets had significant dental features, including missing teeth in both his upper and lower jaws. He may have also been sporting a mustache at the time he disappeared. His disappearance has raised numerous questions, but no concrete evidence has surfaced to indicate what might have happened to him.

Despite the passage of nearly four decades, Deets' case remains active. Investigators, including the Bonham Police Department, have yet to uncover any substantial leads that might explain his sudden vanishing. His family and law enforcement continue to seek any information that could shed light on the circumstances of his disappearance, hoping to eventually resolve this long-standing mystery.

Last Seen: Apr 12, 1985

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP4468 • Found Mar 15, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 84%130 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP96459 • Found Oct 17, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 49–59 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'3" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 95%191 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP3639
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP3639 • Found Aug 2, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–54 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 73%121 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP4078 • Found Mar 13, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 35–39 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP13907 • Found Apr 4, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 62–63 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–170 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Little Rock, Arkansas - unidentified case UP5563
John Doe — Little Rock, Arkansas
UP5563 • Found Aug 28, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 51%237 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
Physical features: Tattoo: butterfly
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3776 • Found Jun 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–44 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 93%138 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

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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