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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP81440) and 5 other sources
David Atkinson, a 59-year-old man from Katy, Texas, was last seen on April 26, 2021. He was near the Dollar Tree store on Barker Cypress Road, where he had worked for 16 months. Atkinson went to check his work schedule that day, a routine that usually included buying cigarettes and beer before walking back to his home. However, he never returned and has not been heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Atkinson was trying to rebuild his life after facing several hardships, including a robbery at gunpoint and the theft of his vehicle. He left behind personal belongings, such as his phone charger and money, suggesting he did not plan to leave for an extended period. Search efforts, including assistance from Texas EquuSearch, have not led to any breakthroughs in his case.

Atkinson is described as a white male with sandy blond and gray hair, hazel eyes, and distinguishing marks like a mole on his lower back and surgical scars on his chest. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Harris County Sheriff's Office to help resolve this ongoing missing person case.

Last Seen: Apr 25, 2021

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP86759 • Found Sep 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
UP95762 • Found Aug 2, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
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 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
78%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 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP93562
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP93562 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 4%5'2" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP96127 • Found Mar 27, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 59
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP98797 • Found Dec 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'9"

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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