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Donald Phillips Missing Person Case

Last seen in Willis, Texas on Apr 17, 2017

Victim Details

May 08, 2017

Jun 28, 2024

Donald

Phillips

62

53

70 inches

71 inches

230 lbs

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 17, 2017

Willis

Texas

Montgomery County

34543

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Conroe

Texas

Montgomery County

77301

Charlie Sullivent

Detective Sergeant

#1 Criminal Justice Drive, Texas

9367605800

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.mctxsheriff.org/

17A130009

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

No

07/21/2026


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Donald James Phillips, age 53, was last seen on April 17 or 18, 2017, in Willis, Texas, where he worked for ADF, a trucking company. His disappearance has raised numerous concerns, particularly after his car, a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, was found abandoned deep in the Sam Houston National Forest about five weeks later. The vehicle contained some of his personal belongings, including his wallet and several days' worth of clothing, but Donald was nowhere to be found.

His family believ ...
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Last Seen: Apr 17, 2017

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