Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP147242)
In the spring of 2025, a sense of concern settled over a family in Norman, Oklahoma, when 15-year-old Paxton James Burke went missing. On May 23, 2025, the teenage boy, a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, left his home and did not return. At the time of his disappearance, he was approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed around 125 pounds.
The circumstances surrounding his departure were initially unclear, prompting his family and local authorities to seek help from the public in locating him.
The Norman Police Department was the primary investigating agency handling Paxton's case. Details about what he was wearing at the time he was last seen or any specific items he may have had with him were not widely circulated. The initial report indicated that he had left his residence, and as time passed without any contact, the urgency to find him grew. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System to broaden the search and bring more resources to bear on the investigation.
Fortunately, this story has a positive resolution. After a period of uncertainty and concern from his loved ones and the community, Paxton James Burke was located and is alive. While the specific details and date of his recovery have not been made public, the confirmation that he was found brought an end to the active search. The overview of this case highlights a period of distress for a family that ultimately concluded with the safe return of their son.Last Seen: May 23, 2025
