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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP936) and 4 other sources
Alan Rhys Dowden, aged 29, was last seen on October 26, 2003, near the Trinity River Dam in Camilla, Texas. Dowden was spending time at his father's lake house with his three children, his girlfriend, and her family. On the day of his disappearance, he had been outside playing with the children. While walking near the dam, all the children except one returned to the house. According to the seven-year-old child, Dowden had stepped away behind a dune, reportedly to use the bathroom, and never returned. After waiting for some time, the child also went back to the house.

Despite this concerning situation, law enforcement initially did not take the disappearance seriously, potentially because of Dowden's age. His mother, Gay Dowden, later mentioned that her son did not have his wallet or car keys with him, and none of his belongings, including his truck, were missing. These details only deepened the mystery surrounding his vanishing. Though family members searched for him, no significant leads have surfaced regarding his whereabouts since that day.

Dowden was last seen wearing a red "Texas" baseball cap, a camouflage t-shirt, Wrangler jeans, and Justin cowboy boots. He has several distinctive tattoos, including one with the letters "LPC" and another of a skull wearing a hat. To this day, the case remains unsolved, and his family continues to search for answers about what happened to him.

Last Seen: Oct 26, 2003

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP102436
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP102436 • Found Apr 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: skull
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 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 48%230 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Tomball, Texas - unidentified case UP925
John Doe — Tomball, Texas
UP925 • Found Apr 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160–175 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP485
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP485 • Found Mar 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 51%107 lb vs 160–175 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Longview, Texas
UP1797 • Found Mar 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 29
Race 100%White
Location 68%133 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 78%125 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3080
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3080 • Found Jan 18, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3157 • Found Apr 28, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP17835
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP17835 • Found Aug 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 65%220 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3215 • Found Dec 24, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 84%205 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue 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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