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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8806) and 3 other sources
Phillip Wade Roberts, a 36-year-old man, disappeared on May 3, 1982, from Grand Saline, Texas. That morning, Roberts left his home between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. to head to his job as a security officer at Holly Lake Ranch in Hawkins, Texas. He never arrived at work and was never seen again. Four days after his disappearance, his car was found abandoned in a pasture off Caney Creek Road, north of Grand Saline. There were no signs of a struggle or any clear evidence at the scene.

Despite extensive searches, Roberts' case has remained unsolved. Authorities have speculated that foul play could be involved, but no definitive evidence has emerged to confirm this. His wife had him declared legally dead about a year after his disappearance and collected his life insurance. However, some investigators have expressed uncertainty about his fate, with some considering the possibility that he may still be alive.

Roberts was described as 5'9", weighing about 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He had a distinctive tattoo of a heart with a dagger on his upper right arm. His case is still considered open, and authorities continue to ask for any information that could shed light on what happened to him.

Last Seen: May 3, 1982

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Texas
UP4078 • Found Mar 13, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–39 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 96%175 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP13591
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP13591 • Found Feb 6, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 71%150 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP7699
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP7699 • Found Jul 17, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 56%194 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%230 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: heart
79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 66%146 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3565 • Found Nov 18, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–38 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 33%455 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 96%175 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: heart, dagger, arm
79%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4582
John Doe — Texas
UP4582 • Found Jun 15, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP97024 • Found Aug 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 49–59 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3623
John Doe — Texas
UP3623 • Found Nov 23, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 23–43 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 96%175 lb vs 200–210 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3688 • Found May 10, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%210 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4238
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP4238 • Found Aug 23, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–36 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 76%155 lb vs 200–210 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown 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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