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Willard Marks Missing Person Case

Last seen in Topeka, Kansas on Jul 10, 2005

Victim Details

Jan 29, 2019

Jan 12, 2024

Willard

Marks

76

55

74 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 10, 2005

Topeka

Kansas

Shawnee County

No

46946

Topeka Police Department

Topeka

Kansas

Shawnee County

66603

Janene Falley

Detective

320 South Kansas Avenue, Kansas

7853689247

Local

Law Enforcement

27939-05

2005-10-18

Topeka Police Department

9682

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/02/2026


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Willard Thomas Marks, age 55, was last seen on July 10, 2005, in Topeka, Kansas. He was spotted by police while hitchhiking and was dropped off at the intersection of 6th Street and Croco Road. Marks, who had a history of mental illness, was under the care of Valeo Behavioral Health, and his caseworker reported him missing in October 2005 after not hearing from him for several months. His family last had contact with him in February 2005, and he had mentioned his desire to travel to Denver, Colo ...
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Last Seen: Jul 10, 2005

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