Thomas Melendez, also known as Tomas Casares Melendez, was last seen on April 16, 1961, in Bakersfield, California, at age 48. He is described as a Hispanic male about 5 feet 8 inches tall, 160 to 170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The circumstances of his disappearance are largely unknown; he has never been heard from since and some have speculated he may have traveled to Mexico, but no evidence supports that. His case remains active and he is listed as missing, NamUs MP50524.

Did anyone in Bakersfield or along possible routes to Mexico know Thomas or have information about his movements in April 1961?