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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP90716) and 1 other source
In the autumn of 2018, a 39-year-old man named Buddy Lynn Tipton was at a bus station in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. On October 1st, he was seen at the station located at 715 Robert S. Kerr, where he purchased a bus ticket for a trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing around 250 pounds, Buddy was a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes. He had distinct features, including a scar on the back of his head, another on his leg, and a skull tattoo on his left arm. That day at the bus station was the last time he was seen.

The circumstances surrounding Buddy's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty. It is unclear if he ever boarded the bus to Las Vegas or if he arrived at his intended destination. The lack of significant media coverage has made it difficult to piece together the events of that day. Despite the passage of time, his case remains an unresolved mystery.

The Oklahoma City Police Department is still investigating Buddy's disappearance and encourages anyone with information to come forward. His case serves as a poignant reminder of the ambiguity and challenges that often accompany missing persons investigations. As time continues to pass, the hope of finding answers for Buddy's loved ones persists. The core of this case remains the last confirmed sighting of him buying a bus ticket, a simple act that preceded his vanishing.

Last Seen: Oct 1, 2018

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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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
UP162926 • Found Aug 10, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen

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.