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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18503) and 6 other sources
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 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.

Last Seen: Jul 13, 1984

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Boulder City, Nevada
UP269 • Found Jul 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 91%140 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP8137
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP8137 • Found Feb 16, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%6'4" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%174 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP231 • Found Feb 25, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%181 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP104115 • Found Dec 22, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Laughlin, Nevada
UP281 • Found Dec 5, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — Mount Charleston, Nevada
UP382 • Found Oct 30, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP135976 • Found Nov 17, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Searchlight, Nevada
UP304 • Found May 14, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 23–39 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
UP330 • Found Nov 1, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Boulder City, Nevada
UP135192 • Found Nov 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 8–22 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"

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.

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