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Jason Edward Thornton Townsend, a 3-year-old boy, went missing from Lauderhill, Florida, on May 20, 1980. On the day of his disappearance, Jason's mother, Augusta Walker, left him in the care of her boyfriend, Roscoe Pierce, while she worked. According to Pierce, Jason wandered off when they visited a nearby convenience store in the afternoon. However, later events cast doubt on Pierce’s version of events, leading authorities to suspect foul play.
Pierce's behavior after Jason's disap ...Read More
Last Seen: May 20, 1980
Pierce's behavior after Jason's disap ...Read More
Last Seen: May 20, 1980
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Feb 01, 2023
Jason
Townsend
47
3
36 inches
50 lbs
Black / African American
Male
May 20, 1980
Lauderhill
Florida
Broward County
No
178
27002
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Broward County
33312
2601 W Broward Blvd, Florida
9543214735
County
Law Enforcement
BS80-05-05706
Broward County Sheriff's Office
Black
Brown
Brown
No
11/19/2025
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