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Willard Marks Missing Person Case

Last seen in Topeka, Kansas on Jul 10, 2005

Victim Details

Created

Jan 29, 2019

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

Firstname

Willard

Lastname

Marks

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

74 inches

Weight

200 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 10, 2005

City

Topeka

State

Kansas

County

Shawnee County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

46946

Agency Name

Topeka Police Department

Agency City

Topeka

Agency State

Kansas

Agency County

Shawnee County

Agency Zip Code

66603

Agency Contact

Janene Falley

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

320 South Kansas Avenue, Kansas

Agency Phone

7853689247

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

27939-05

Agency Report Date

2005-10-18

Primary Agency

Topeka Police Department

CaseContributors

9682

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

08/03/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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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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Willard Marks Missing Person Case

Last seen in Topeka, Kansas on Jul 10, 2005

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