Thomas James Houghland, a 5-year-old boy, went missing on July 11, 1978, in Sacramento, California. He was last seen with his mother, Norma Louise Houghland, and his older brother, Richard. The family left a relative's house around 8:00 PM that evening, reportedly heading home.
The circumstances of their disappearance are troubling. Family members became concerned when they failed to make contact in the following days.
Upon visiting their apartment, they found it undisturbed, with all belongings intact, including unopened mail and a welfare check. However, Norma's 1965 light blue Pontiac LeMans, which she had used to leave the relative's house, was missing and has never been found.
At the time of his disappearance, Thomas was described as having brown hair and brown eyes, and he weighed approximately 40-45 pounds. There were indications that Norma may have been experiencing personal struggles, including a history of suicide attempts. Despite the ongoing investigation, little information has surfaced regarding their whereabouts, leaving this case open and unresolved.
If you have any information related to Thomas Houghland or his family, authorities encourage you to contact the Sacramento Police Department. For more details, you can also refer to sources like The Charley Project and various missing person databases.Last Seen: Jul 11, 1978
