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Montey Thomas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Columbia, South Carolina on Nov 20, 2014

Victim Details

Mar 14, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Montey

Thomas

56

45

68 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Nov 20, 2014

Columbia

South Carolina

Richland County

29201

32050

Richland County Sheriff's Department

Columbia

South Carolina

Richland County

29223

Dottie Cronise

Investigator

5623 Two Notch Rd, South Carolina

County

Law Enforcement

1411013423

2014-11-23

Richland County Sheriff's Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

07/30/2026


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In the crisp autumn of 2014, a devoted son and brother, 45-year-old Montey Donell Thomas, known affectionately as "Duke," vanished from his life in Columbia, South Carolina, leaving behind a void of information and a family desperate for answers. On November 20th, Montey was last seen at Rick's Party Shop on Bluff Road. His cell phone battery had died, so he used the phone at the shop to make several calls to his mother, hoping for a ride home. He was unable to reach her and was l ...
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Last Seen: Nov 20, 2014

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    Does anyone else find it odd that Montey didn't pick up his last paycheck? I mean, for someone who's... ...Read More
    12/17/2024
    I’ve been following Montey “Duke” Thomas’ case for a while, and something that keeps standin... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been following Montey “Duke” Thomas’s case, and there's something that’... ...Read More
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