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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68418) and 5 other sources
Dennis Rogers, age 54, was last seen on March 8, 2012, in Plum Grove, Texas, near Cleveland. Rogers, who had a history of heart problems and short-term memory loss, left his home for a walk on the day of his disappearance. He typically walked long distances around his neighborhood but had not been known to venture into the surrounding woods. During his walk, he called family members and 911, indicating that he was lost and disoriented in the woods.

Search efforts for Dennis began shortly after his disappearance, involving local authorities and search organizations like Texas EquuSearch. However, challenging weather conditions, including heavy rain and flooding, hampered the search efforts. Despite initial tracking of his location via cell phone pings, searchers were unable to locate him. The area, described as difficult terrain, became increasingly treacherous, leading to several rescues of searchers from quicksand and flooded areas. The search was eventually suspended, and Dennis has not been found since.

Over time, the case turned into a criminal investigation with authorities identifying persons of interest, but no significant developments have emerged. Dennis remains missing, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Mar 8, 2012

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 UP91236
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP14223 • Found Jul 8, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
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 84%Est. 38–52 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 92%125 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Lindale, Texas
UP11875 • Found Nov 7, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%151 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
76%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 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP86759 • Found Sep 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
75%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 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP98797 • Found Dec 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
UP95762 • Found Aug 2, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'6"

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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