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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4363) and 3 other sources
Milton Gill Helms, a 67-year-old man, was last seen on June 9, 2004, in Burkett, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Helms was wearing a white long-sleeved dress shirt stained with tobacco juice, brown polyester pants, black shoes, and a brown belt. He also carried a brown walking cane and had a noticeable scar on his forehead. Helms, who walked with a slight limp and had a beard at the time, was known to go by his middle name, Gill.

Despite investigations, few details have surfaced about what happened to Helms after he was last seen, and his case remains unsolved. He was classified as an endangered missing person, and authorities have been seeking information about his whereabouts for nearly two decades. Helms had no known plans to leave the area, making his disappearance all the more perplexing.

Authorities continue to hope for leads that could help resolve the case, and the Texas Department of Public Safety is still actively involved in the investigation.

Last Seen: Jun 9, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — San Angelo, Texas - unidentified case UP1394
John Doe — San Angelo, Texas
UP1394 • Found Mar 31, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 70–90 vs 67
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 99%165 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Abilene, Texas - unidentified case UP137160
John Doe — Abilene, Texas
UP137160 • Found Apr 27, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP7993
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP7993 • Found Feb 20, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%154 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP80986
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP80986 • Found May 24, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 67 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%152 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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