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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77009) and 3 other sources
In the winter of 1986, a 30-year-old man named Mark David Thomas disappeared from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The last known contact with Mark was on January 5th of that year. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood at a height of 5 feet 9 inches and weighed between 145 and 150 pounds. The specific circumstances that led to his disappearance remain unclear, and information about what he was wearing at the time is not available. His case was registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, also known as NamUs, under the number #MP77009.

The investigation into Mark's disappearance was handled by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections. Details regarding his personal life, such as his occupation, family, and hobbies, are not widely known, which has made creating a full picture of the man and his life challenging for those looking into his case. The lack of public information about his personal background and the events leading up to January 5, 1986, have contributed to the enduring mystery of his vanishing. The case has been noted by organizations that track cold cases in Oklahoma, highlighting the length of time that has passed without answers.

The disappearance of Mark David Thomas is one of many long-unsolved cases in Oklahoma, leaving a lingering sense of uncertainty for his loved ones and the community. Despite the passage of decades, his case remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The investigation continues, with the hope that one day, information will come to light that can finally explain what happened to Mark after he was last seen in Oklahoma City all those years ago. The case serves as a somber reminder of the individuals who have gone missing and the lasting impact their absence has on those left behind.

Last Seen: Jan 5, 1986

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
UP5177 • Found Aug 7, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 45–60 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Wichita, Kansas
UP2430 • Found Aug 29, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 65%148 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%175 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP4466 • Found May 10, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 56%194 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%120 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4182
John Doe — Texas
UP4182 • Found Apr 18, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 56%194 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 98%129 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP4238
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP4238 • Found Aug 23, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–36 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 56%193 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 56%196 mi away
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 145–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown 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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