Case Description
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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 b ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 11, 1978
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Victim Details

May 23, 2016

Nov 06, 2023

Thomas

Houghland

51

5

36 inches

40 inches

40 lbs

45 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 11, 1978

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95822

18374

Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95822

Alexandr Giy

Detective

5770 Freeport Boulevard, California

9168080560

Local

Law Enforcement

13-9171

1978-07-24

Sacramento Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

09/28/2024


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Was there a candlelight vigil held for Thomas? I would like to pay my respects and mourn his passing... ...Read More
08/07/2023