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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP925) and 5 other sources
Loy Cosby, an 87-year-old man from Sweetwater, Texas, was last seen on June 2, 1998. On that morning, his wife discovered he had left their lakeside cabin while she was asleep. The front door was left open, and Loy, who suffered from dementia and short-term memory loss, was seen walking along a road near Interstate 20, north of the lake dam. He has not been heard from since. Despite extensive searches, including volunteers and law enforcement combing the area, no clues about his whereabouts were uncovered.

Cosby, a former shipyard worker, had spoken of traveling to California, leading investigators to consider that he may have received a ride from a passing motorist. However, no further evidence supported this theory, and his case remains unsolved. Cosby suffered from gout, walked with a slight limp, and was wearing a light-colored button-down shirt and khaki pants at the time of his disappearance. Over the years, his family continued to search for answers, but all leads have run cold.
Last Seen: Jun 2, 1998

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.

77%Possible
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 87 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 99%165 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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