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Thomas Mc Laughlin Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on May 29, 2005

Victim Details

Nov 18, 2010

Jan 12, 2024

Thomas

Mc Laughlin

73

52

72 inches

73 inches

148 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 29, 2005

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92102

9360

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

05-033404

2005-05-31

San Diego Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/13/2026


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Thomas Patrick McLaughlin, a 52-year-old man, was last seen on May 29, 2005, in San Diego, California. Just six days prior, he had moved into a board and care facility, but on the day he disappeared, he left without informing anyone of his whereabouts. McLaughlin's family described a period leading up to his disappearance where he exhibited erratic behavior and an intense focus on religious themes and apocalyptic ideas.

After he went missing, his blue 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe was towe ...
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Last Seen: May 29, 2005

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    Has anyone else thought about the items found in Thomas McLaughlin’s car? The folded blankets, tow... ...Read More
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