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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22348) and 8 other sources
In the summer of 2013, a deeply concerning situation unfolded in Pueblo, Colorado, with the disappearance of 25-year-old Thomas Randall Cook, affectionately known as Tommy. On the evening of August 14, 2013, following a disagreement with his father at their home, Thomas decided to leave on foot to clear his head. He left without any personal belongings, including his wallet and identification. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a white t-shirt with an unknown logo and blue jeans. Concerns for his well-being were heightened by the fact that he was supposed to be on medication, which he did not have with him. It was reported that he might have been depressed and had made suicidal statements prior to his disappearance.

The initial belief was that Thomas intended to travel to Wellington, Kansas, to be with his mother. It was thought that he might attempt to hitchhike to his destination. Law enforcement even contacted his mother to inform her of his potential arrival. However, Thomas never reached his mother's home in Kansas, and there has been no communication from him since the day he walked away. The lack of contact was highly uncharacteristic of him, especially considering he was a father to two children whom his family said he would not have abandoned. His bank accounts have shown no activity, and an extensive search and investigation by the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office has not yielded any clues to his whereabouts.

The disappearance of Thomas Cook has left his family and friends in a state of prolonged uncertainty and distress. Described as a biracial male with brown curly, shoulder-length hair and a bald spot on top, brown eyes, a scar on his right eyebrow, and another on his lip, his physical description has been widely circulated in the hopes of generating leads. The investigation into his disappearance is ongoing, with both the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office and the Wellington Police Department in Kansas involved. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved, a painful and unresolved chapter for all who know and love him. The central facts of the case are that Thomas Cook vanished after a family argument, intending to travel to Kansas, but never arrived and has not been seen or heard from since, leaving behind a family desperate for answers.

Last Seen: Aug 14, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Pueblo, Colorado
UP65314 • Found Jun 7, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 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.