Toby Ray Coleman, an 18-year-old from New Caney, Texas, was last seen on May 19, 1997. That night, he had attended a birthday party where a confrontation occurred, resulting in Toby being injured by a man who cut his arm with a broken beer bottle and threatened to kill him. Despite the incident, Toby chose not to report it to the police. He returned home with his arm wrapped in a shirt, but after receiving care from his parents, he left again with a female companion.
Toby was never seen or heard from after that.
Initially, authorities refused to file a missing persons report until August 25, 1997, making this the official date of his disappearance in many records. His case has remained unsolved, with foul play suspected due to the threatening nature of the events leading up to his disappearance. Toby was well-liked, and his family continues to search for answers, with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the Cold Case Division still investigating his case.
Despite the passage of time, Toby's family has remained hopeful, actively pursuing any new leads to bring him home. His distinctive appearance, including a scar near his left eye and a buzzed haircut, along with details about the night of his disappearance, have been shared widely in an effort to gather more information.Last Seen: Aug 25, 1997
