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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP88795) and 2 other sources
John Thompson, aged 35, disappeared on November 2, 1986, from Palm City, Florida, under puzzling circumstances. At the time of his disappearance, Thompson was supposed to be moving, but he never arrived at his new residence. His personal belongings were found both at his workplace and his old home, known as the White Ranch, raising concerns about what might have happened. He was last seen driving a 1971 white Ford Ranchero, which was discovered abandoned a week later on I-75 near Gainesville, Florida, but Thompson himself was never found.

Despite extensive efforts, no significant leads emerged in the years following his disappearance. Thompson stood 6 feet tall and weighed between 215 and 230 pounds. The circumstances of his case remain mysterious, with no confirmed information on whether foul play was involved. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information about his case to come forward as the search for answers persists.
Last Seen: Nov 2, 1986

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1119
John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
UP1119 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 46–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP838
John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
UP838 • Found Dec 8, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Marathon, Florida
UP6228 • Found Aug 6, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 60%176 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 98%190 lb vs 215–230 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Belle glade, Florida
UP834 • Found Feb 10, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 22–40 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5756
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5756 • Found Feb 12, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–41 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 86%177 lb vs 215–230 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Florida
UP1173 • Found Jun 16, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 20%5'6" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 89%180 lb vs 215–230 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Kissimmee, Florida - unidentified case UP581
John Doe — Kissimmee, Florida
UP581 • Found Sep 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 75%165 lb vs 215–230 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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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