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Tom Sayre Missing Person Case

Last seen in Unknown, Florida on Aug 17, 1999

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Victim Details

Feb 22, 2011

Jul 26, 2024

Tom

Sayre

64

37

70 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 17, 1999

Unknown

Florida

Alachua County

9718

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Gainesville

Florida

Alachua County

32608

Heather Phillips

Detective

2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Florida

3523674000

County

Law Enforcement

https://acso.us/

99-10712

Aug 24, 1999

Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9544) and 4 other sources
Tom Sayre, a 37-year-old man, went missing on August 17, 1999. He was last seen leaving Big Pine Key, Florida, in his boat, intending to travel up the Gulf Coast. Sayre, who was described as 5'10" with brown hair and blue eyes, had a scar on his back. There is limited information about the circumstances leading up to his disappearance, but his boat journey was never completed, and he has not been heard from since.

Despite efforts to locate him, no trace of Sayre has been found. The authorities, including the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, continue to list his case as unsolved. His disappearance remains a mystery, with few clues or developments reported since the initial investigation.
Last Seen: Aug 17, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9544 | NamUs
  • 4566DMFL - Tom E. Sayre - Doe Network
  • Search for county's missing job for police, families - Gainesville Sun
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Tarpon Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP116
    John Doe — Tarpon Springs, Florida
    UP116 • Found Jan 12, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP78
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP78 • Found May 21, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 30–35 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP524
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida
    UP524 • Found Mar 4, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%100 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 85%188 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue

    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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