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Kent Thomas Ware, a 22-year-old male, was last seen on July 13, 1984, in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the morning of his disappearance, Ware failed to report to work, a key detail that marks the last confirmed sighting of him. Described as a white male with blonde hair and blue eyes, Ware stood around 6 feet tall and weighed between 165 to 175 pounds at the time. Despite efforts by investigators, very few details have emerged since his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. There are no signific ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 13, 1984

Victim Details

Dec 20, 2012

May 08, 2024

Kent

Ware

62

22

72 inches

165 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 1984, a young man named Kent Thomas Ware seemingly vanished from his life in Las Vegas, Nevada. On the morning of July 13th, the 22-year-old failed to show up for his job, an absence that marked the beginning of a long and perplexing mystery. Kent, a white male with blond hair and blue eyes, stood at 6 feet tall and weighed between 165 and 175 pounds. His sudden disappearance left his loved ones with unanswered questions and a void that has yet to be filled. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are scarce, leaving a frustratingly blank canvas for those trying to piece together the puzzle of his fate. He was last seen in Las Vegas, but the specific location and the company he may have been with remain unknown. The investigation into Kent's disappearance was opened by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, under case number 84027612. Despite their efforts, very few details about the case have ever been made public. There has been no indication of foul play, nor any evidence to suggest that he left of his own accord. His case is a haunting example of how a person can simply cease to be a part of the world they once inhabited, leaving behind only memories and a lingering sense of uncertainty. For decades, his family and friends have been left to wonder what became of the young man who had his whole life ahead of him. The lack of information has been a significant barrier in the search for answers, making it difficult to generate new leads or theories. The passage of time has not brought clarity to Kent Ware's case. He has now been missing for over four decades, and the trail has grown cold. His profile is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as MP18503, a digital footprint in a sea of unsolved cases. The case remains open with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's missing persons cold case division. The overview of this case is one of profound and enduring mystery. A young man, on the cusp of his future, disappeared without a trace. The lack of evidence, witnesses, or any clear motive has left investigators with very little to work with, and the passing years have only deepened the enigma. The story of Kent Thomas Ware is a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the painful reality that for some, closure may never come.

Jul 13, 1984

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

12834

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

89106

Dan Holley

Police Detective

400 South Martin Luther King Boulevard, Nevada

7028283111

Local

Law Enforcement

www.lvmpd.com

84027612

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

05/25/2026


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