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Thoms was last seen in the area of north 73rd Avenue and west McDowell Road in Phoenix, Arizona at 5:00 p.m. on July 31, 1987. He has never been heard from again.
In 2019, Fred Bowers was charged with Thoms's murder and with conspiracy to commit armed robbery. A photo of Bowers is posted with this case summary. He is awaiting trial in the murder. No information has been released about the evidence against him.
Foul play is suspected in Thoms's case due to the circumstances invo ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 31, 1987
In 2019, Fred Bowers was charged with Thoms's murder and with conspiracy to commit armed robbery. A photo of Bowers is posted with this case summary. He is awaiting trial in the murder. No information has been released about the evidence against him.
Foul play is suspected in Thoms's case due to the circumstances invo ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 31, 1987
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May 09, 2011
Mar 25, 2024
Dean
Thoms
58
21
64 inches
67 inches
150 lbs
160 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 31, 1987
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
323
10142
Phoenix Police Department
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
85004
Jared D'Addabbo
Detective
2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona
6022626151
Local
Law Enforcement
87107987
1987-08-21
Phoenix Police Department
Blond/Strawberry
Hazel
Hazel
11/23/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
I was doing some digging on Thoms’s case and noticed something intriguing. I read that Fred Bowers... ...Read More
10/02/2024
10/02/2024
Hi everyone. I've been following Thoms's case for a while and something that's been on my mind is th... ...Read More
07/15/2024
07/15/2024
Hey everyone,
Has anyone looked into Fred Bowers' background in relation to other missing person... ...Read More
06/29/2023
Has anyone looked into Fred Bowers' background in relation to other missing person... ...Read More
06/29/2023
