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Donald Clarke Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Jan 15, 2018

Victim Details

Jul 1, 2019

Mar 7, 2022

Donald

Clarke

66

58

66 inches

67 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 15, 2018

Tampa

Florida

Highlands County

33612

No

57158

Tampa Police Department

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33602

Gregory Cotner

Master Patrol Officer

411 North Franklin Street, Florida

8132763200

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.tampagov.net/police

18-419505

Aug 17, 2018

Tampa Police Department

9441

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP58457) and 6 other sources
Donald William Clarke Jr., a 58-year-old man, was last seen on January 15, 2018, after leaving a facility in Tampa, Florida. Clarke had a history of going missing voluntarily in the past, adding complexity to his case. Despite several attempts to locate him, he has not been heard from since that day, and few details have emerged regarding his disappearance. Clarke is described as a Caucasian male with gray hair and blue eyes, standing around 5'6" to 5'7" and weighing between 130 and 140 pounds. He also has a distinguishing large white birthmark on his back and a tattoo of a yin-yang symbol on his chest.

His disappearance remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that might help in locating him. The Tampa Police Department is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information to come forward. Clarke’s case, like many others in the Tampa area, highlights the challenges faced in solving missing persons cases, especially when the individual has a history of voluntary disappearances.
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP58457
  • Donald William Clarke Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Charged with a Tampa murder 20 years ago, he still awaits trial
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing
  • 10 years of MISSING IN AMERICA - NBC News
  • Bob Buckhorn - 58th Mayor of Tampa

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Homosassa, Florida
    UP142032 • Found Sep 13, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"

    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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