Account
Jul 22, 2025
Aug 05, 2025
Kenneth
Self
69
69
72 inches
185 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In June of 2025, a then 69-year-old man named Kenneth Eldon Self vanished from Tulsa, Oklahoma. On the eleventh of the month, he was last observed leaving a location on foot. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing approximately six feet tall and weighing around 185 pounds. He had gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes. Details regarding any distinguishing marks or the clothing he was wearing when he was last seen have not been made widely available to the public. The case was officially entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) the following month, on July 22, 2025, bringing national attention to his case. The Tulsa Police Department took the lead on the investigation into his disappearance. The circumstances surrounding Kenneth's departure were sparse, with reports simply stating he walked away from his last known location. There was no publicly released information to suggest his intended destination, his state of mind, or whether he was in the company of others. This lack of detail created a challenging situation for both law enforcement and his loved ones. The absence of information regarding any potential medical conditions or other vulnerabilities that could have contributed to his disappearance added to the uncertainty and concern. Investigators with the Tulsa Police Department, including Detective Sergeant Joe Campbell, were assigned to look into the circumstances of his case. In a positive turn of events, the search for Kenneth Eldon Self concluded with him being found alive. While the specifics of his recovery, including the date and the circumstances under which he was located, have not been publicly detailed, the official status of his case was updated to reflect that he is no longer considered a missing person. The resolution brought immense relief to his family and the community that had been concerned for his welfare. The case serves as a hopeful example of a missing person's case being resolved, though the narrative of what occurred during the time he was missing remains a private matter. An overview of the case highlights the initial mystery of a man leaving on foot and the subsequent quiet resolution that, while not answering all public questions, brought the most important one to a close.
Jun 11, 2025
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tulsa County
Tulsa
Yes
173188
Tulsa Police Department
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Tulsa County
74103
Joe Campbell
Detective Sergeant
600 Civic Center, Oklahoma
9185969143
Local
Law Enforcement
2025-029413
Tulsa Police Department
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
06/03/2026
