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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35710) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2002, a young man named Thomas Patrick Brinsko vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a family searching for answers. He was 24 years old when he was last seen in Florence, Kentucky. The exact date of his last contact is cited as April 13, 2002, a day that marks the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing blue jeans and a shirt of an unknown color. Since that day, there has been no contact, no sightings, and no information to explain his sudden disappearance.

Thomas was a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall and weighed between 160 and 165 pounds. He was known to have several distinctive tattoos that could aid in his identification. These included a tattoo of a fly near his heart, a blue band on his left forearm, and a depiction of an infant or fetus on his upper arm near the shoulder. It has been noted that he had other tattoos, though their specific designs and locations are unknown.

The Newport Police Department in Kentucky is the primary agency investigating the disappearance of Thomas Brinsko. The case was officially reported on October 15, 2016, and assigned case number 16027977. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain vague, with official accounts simply stating that he has not been seen or heard from since April 13, 2002. Over the years, his case has been logged in national databases for missing persons in the hope of generating new leads. Despite these efforts, the case has grown cold, leaving a family to wonder what became of Thomas. The lack of any substantial evidence or new information has made this a particularly challenging case for law enforcement and a source of unending grief for his family. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left more questions than answers.

Last Seen: Apr 13, 2002

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129255
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129255 • Found Sep 3, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 49%256 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Waynesville, North Carolina - unidentified case UP6291
John Doe — Waynesville, North Carolina
UP6291 • Found May 28, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 49%259 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 74%123 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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