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Thomas Irwin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado on Jan 15, 2024

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2024

Feb 16, 2024

Thomas

Irwin

75

73

72 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 15, 2024

Mesa Verde National Park

Colorado

Montezuma County

Mesa Verde National Park

No

135512

Rocky Mountain National Park Service

Estes Park

Colorado

Larimer County

80517

David O'Brien

Law Enforcement Specialist

1000 US-36, Colorado

9705861206

Federal

Other

https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm

NP24013083

Rocky Mountain National Park Service

801

White

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/10/2026


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Case Study 26: The Disappearance of Thomas Irwin

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Thomas Leonard Irwin, known to his loved ones as Tom, was a 73-year-old man who embarked on a solo road trip from Los Angeles, California, to his home in Indiana in January 2024. On January 14th, he made a stop in Cortez, Colorado. The following day, January 15th, he drove into the vast and historic landscape of Mesa Verde National Park. It was here that his journey took an unforeseen and tragic turn. His 1994 Buick Le Sabre was found parked in the headquarters area of the park on that same day, ...
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Last Seen: Jan 15, 2024

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  • 73-year-old man goes missing in Mesa Verde National Park
  • Still missing: Thomas Irwin at Mesa Verde : r/Durango - Reddit
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