Elmer George Reed, known as Buzz, was 54 when he was last seen in Temple, Texas, on March 15, 1996. He was described as a white male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, about 300 pounds, with blond hair and brown eyes. Reed suffered from a mental illness and his case is classified as endangered and involuntary missing.

Investigators suspect foul play. The Texas Department of Public Safety is handling the investigation and the Texas Rangers have been reported to consider a prime suspect, but no body has been found and authorities say they lack the evidence needed for an arrest. Allegations include the suspect possessing Reed’s personal information, creating an ID using Reed’s details with their own photo, and cashing Reed’s Social Security checks.

If anyone in Temple or the surrounding area in March 1996 remembers Buzz Reed, his movements, or anything about the alleged identity fraud, please come forward with information.