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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9004) and 3 other sources
Lawrence "Larry" Maynard Nelson, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on June 3, 1995, at the Florida Naturist Park, a nudist colony located in Hudson, Florida. Nelson, a fisherman and tree trimmer, disappeared under suspicious circumstances. He was described as having brown hair, brown eyes, a beard, and distinctive marks, including a scar on his abdomen and a tattoo on his right shoulder. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a green t-shirt, shorts, and a baseball cap. He was known to be in good physical condition, standing around 5'7" and weighing about 160 pounds.

The investigation into Nelson's disappearance quickly pointed towards foul play. Robert Myer, a resident of the Florida Naturist Park, became a prime suspect after blood matching Nelson's DNA was found in Myer's mobile home shortly after Nelson went missing. Despite these findings, no immediate arrest was made. However, in 2000, a witness came forward, claiming that Myer had confessed to murdering Nelson, stating that he had shot him and buried the body on his property. This confession was allegedly recorded by police, but despite searches of the property, no remains were ever found, and Myer was never formally charged with the crime.

Over the years, the case has remained open but unsolved, leaving Nelson's family and authorities with no closure. His disappearance is still classified as a suspected homicide, though no definitive evidence has led to any convictions. The Pasco County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Jun 3, 1995

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

79%Possible
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 39 when missing
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 94%130 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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