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Henry Higgs Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tupelo, Oklahoma on Sep 13, 1980

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Dec 13, 2022

Apr 1, 2024

Henry

Higgs

112

66

70 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 13, 1980

Tupelo

Oklahoma

Coal County

No

122051

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - Southeast Investigative Regional Office

McAlester

Oklahoma

Pittsburg County

74501

Steven Carter

Director

701 W. Carl Albert Parkway McAlester, OK 74501, Oklahoma

5802985525

State

Law Enforcement

http://osbi.ok.gov/pages/southeast-investigative-regional-office

M83-144

Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - Southeast Investigative Regional Office

Brown

Gray

Gray

Oct 11, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP98196) and 2 other sources
In the quiet farming community of Tupelo, Oklahoma, a 66-year-old man named Henry Lee Higgs vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. The last confirmed contact with Higgs was on September 13, 1980. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He had brown hair and gray eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, and there was no information available regarding the clothing he was last seen wearing. His case is being handled by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

Born on February 4, 1914, in Butler, Oklahoma, Henry Lee Higgs had a history that included military service, having enlisted on January 30, 1941. His life before he went missing is not widely publicized, but it is believed he was married twice. The search for answers in his case continues, with his profile listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP98196. Despite the passage of many years, law enforcement and his family have not given up hope of finding out what happened to him.

The investigation into Henry Higgs's disappearance is an active and open cold case. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation continues to seek any information that might shed light on his whereabouts. The lack of concrete details has made the investigation challenging, leaving both law enforcement and the community with unanswered questions about the fate of Henry Lee Higgs. His disappearance serves as a somber reminder of a life interrupted and a family left without closure. The case is a testament to the enduring nature of such mysteries and the ongoing efforts to solve them, even after many years have passed.
Last Seen: Sep 13, 1980

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP17684 • Found Aug 9, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 55–65 vs 66
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%139 mi away
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3948
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3948 • Found Sep 16, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–70 vs 66 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%127 mi away
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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