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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP108386)
In the late summer of 2023, concern began to grow for 68-year-old John Paul Hicks. He was last seen in Beaumont, Texas, on August 28, 2023. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. John was known to be driving a white Hyundai Sonata with the license plate number SDD1147.

Details surrounding the circumstances of John's disappearance remain limited to the public. The Beaumont Police Department opened an investigation into his case on September 1, 2023. Information regarding what he was last seen wearing or any specific details about his intended destination has not been widely circulated. The lack of public information creates a challenging situation for his loved ones and the community, leaving many unanswered questions about the day he vanished.

The investigation into John Paul Hicks's disappearance is ongoing. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP108386. The Beaumont Police Department continues to be the primary agency handling the case and encourages anyone with information to come forward. The overview of the case highlights a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a community searching for answers and hoping for a safe return. The lack of significant leads or public updates has created a painful and prolonged period of uncertainty for those who know and care for him.
Last Seen: Aug 28, 2023

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 99%143 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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