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John Elrod Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Dec 9, 2005

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Victim Details

Sep 1, 2016

Dec 22, 2023

John

Elrod

66

46

71 inches

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 9, 2005

Houston

Texas

Harris County

18720

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Darrin Buse

Detective

1

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

34408106

Houston Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35020) and 4 other sources
John Elrod, a 46-year-old man from Houston, Texas, was last seen on December 9, 2005. He had been discharged from the hospital and was taken by taxi to his care home. After arriving, he left on foot, reportedly heading toward a nearby store, but he never returned and has been missing since. Elrod's disappearance has remained unsolved, and his case is part of ongoing missing persons investigations by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Despite efforts, there have been no substantial leads or updates on his whereabouts since that day. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to his case.
Last Seen: Dec 9, 2005

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP35020 | NamUs
  • John Elrod Obituary (2005) - Houston Chronicle - Legacy.com
  • Active Warrants - NNPD Dashboard - City of Newport News
  • Mark Hafner - 2008 Football Roster - University of Houston Athletics

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP1842 • Found Nov 23, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP7699
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP7699 • Found Jul 17, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%230 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136464
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP136464 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%249 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Baytown, Texas
    UP16122 • Found Oct 16, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Tomball, Texas - unidentified case UP925
    John Doe — Tomball, Texas
    UP925 • Found Apr 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 32%154 lb vs 250 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP15921 • Found Sep 4, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP15518
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP15518 • Found May 12, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
    UP349 • Found Nov 14, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
    UP95762 • Found Aug 2, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP17835
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP17835 • Found Aug 22, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%220 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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