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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68625) and 4 other sources
In the late summer of 1991, a sense of unease settled over a family when 65-year-old Thomas Ray Jones vanished. He was last seen in San Joaquin County, California, on August 9, 1991. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds. He had graying hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding the day he went missing remain unclear, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions that have stretched into decades.

Details about what Thomas was wearing on the day he disappeared, or what his plans may have been, have not been made publicly available. It is not known if he was driving a vehicle or if he was on foot. The lack of specific information has made the search for answers particularly challenging for both his family and the authorities. His case is being handled by the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Cold Case Unit, which continues to seek any information that might shed light on his whereabouts. The absence of concrete leads has left a void in the lives of those who knew and cared for him.

The investigation into Thomas Jones's disappearance has remained open over the years, a testament to the enduring hope of finding a resolution. With no new information forthcoming, his case has grown cold, joining the ranks of other long-term missing persons cases. The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has, in recent years, allocated more resources to its cold case unit, offering a glimmer of hope that older cases like Thomas's might receive a fresh look. The overview of this case is one of profound and sudden mystery; a man in his mid-60s disappeared without a trace, and for over three decades, no evidence has emerged to explain what happened on that August day.

Last Seen: Aug 9, 1991

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP126945 • Found Nov 23, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 57%175 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5933 • Found Oct 12, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 86%112 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146034
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146034 • Found Jan 22, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%83–150 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
78%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP126743 • Found Apr 24, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'7"
78%Possible
John Doe — Rio Vista, California
UP147996 • Found Feb 12, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 135 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Millbrae, California - unidentified case UP16409
John Doe — Millbrae, California
UP16409 • Found Feb 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%120 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Buttonwillow, California
UP61182 • Found Jun 5, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 55%203 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 48–62 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 92%116 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5944 • Found Mar 30, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'11" vs 5'7"
Weight 90%155 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Tiburon, California
UP11905 • Found Sep 29, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 50–60 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Hazel 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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