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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8119) and 6 other sources
In the late summer of 1999, a South Carolina family was irrevocably altered by the unexplained disappearance of Tommy E. Caulder. On August 14th of that year, the 36-year-old was last seen in the Floydale Community area of Dillon County. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds. He had several distinguishing tattoos on his back, chest, left arm, right forearm, and right ankle, as well as various scars on his arms and left knee. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a burgundy striped shirt and blue jeans.

The circumstances surrounding Tommy Caulder's disappearance are unsettling due to the lack of clear evidence explaining his whereabouts. Sometime after he was last seen, his white Dodge truck was discovered abandoned in an area off Pee Dee Church Road. The keys were found still inside the vehicle, yet there was no sign of Tommy himself. This detail added a layer of concern for law enforcement and his family, suggesting an abrupt and unplanned departure. He has not been seen or heard from since that day.

Years have passed without any resolution, and Tommy's case remains an active and unsolved missing person investigation. Classified as an endangered missing person, his absence continues to be a source of unanswered questions for his loved ones and the community. The investigation, managed by the Dillon County Sheriff's Office, has yet to uncover the definitive details of what happened to him after he vanished. The overview of the case is that Tommy Caulder disappeared under puzzling circumstances, leaving behind only his abandoned vehicle, and with very few details available, the case has grown cold over time, leaving a family to wonder what became of him.

Last Seen: Aug 15, 1999

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Tar Heel, North Carolina
UP6215 • Found Feb 2, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
79%Possible
John Doe — Fayetteville, North Carolina - unidentified case UP6263
John Doe — Fayetteville, North Carolina
UP6263 • Found Aug 3, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Red Springs, North Carolina
UP6272 • Found Nov 22, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Lillington, North Carolina
UP6184 • Found Aug 14, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 38–48 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Dunn, North Carolina - unidentified case UP6289
John Doe — Dunn, North Carolina
UP6289 • Found Apr 5, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 67%111 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Takoma Park, Maryland - unidentified case UP970
John Doe — Takoma Park, Maryland
UP970 • Found Jan 26, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 41%341 mi away
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%134 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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