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Joe Arnold Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort Worth, Texas on Aug 21, 2008

Victim Details

Sep 15, 2010

Jan 08, 2024

Joe

Arnold

65

48

71 inches

72 inches

165 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 21, 2008

Fort Worth

Texas

Tarrant County

9048

Fort Worth Police Department

Fort Worth

Texas

Tarrant County

76102

350 West Belknap Street, Texas

8173924429

Local

Law Enforcement

08144323

2008-12-12

Fort Worth Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/04/2026


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Joe Darron Arnold, a 48-year-old man, was last seen on August 25, 2008, in the Stockyards area of Fort Worth, Texas. Arnold was a well-known figure within the homeless community, earning the nickname "Mayor of the Homeless" due to his prominence in that circle. He was last spotted on northwest 25th Street in Fort Worth and was reported missing shortly after.

At the time of his disappearance, Arnold was wearing tan camouflage-print pants and had a full beard. He also suffered ...
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Last Seen: Aug 21, 2008

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  • Joe Darron Arnold - The Charley Project
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
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