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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42880) and 9 other sources
Kenneth Wayne Hilscher, 36 years old, was last seen on April 8, 1995, in Bloomington, Texas. A beloved basketball coach and teacher at Bloomington High School, Hilscher was well-known and respected in the small community. On the day of his disappearance, Hilscher visited his parents’ home on Black Bayou Road #2. Although his father invited him to stay the night, he declined and left, never to be seen again.

Two days later, on April 10, Hilscher’s father reported him missing. The same day, searchers discovered bloodstained clothing, including a t-shirt and men’s underwear, near Old Bloomington Road, about 1.5 miles from Hilscher's residence. Blood tests confirmed that the stains were likely Hilscher’s, and investigators suspect he had been shot multiple times based on the blood pattern on the clothes.

Authorities have suspected foul play in Hilscher’s case since these findings, but despite extensive searches and investigations, no trace of his body has been found. The case is classified as a homicide due to the nature of the blood evidence, but remains unsolved. Hilscher’s disappearance deeply impacted the Bloomington community, where he had not only grown up but also returned to work as a coach, making the case all the more personal for those who knew him.

Last Seen: Apr 8, 1995

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — San Marcos, Texas - unidentified case UP10560
John Doe — San Marcos, Texas
UP10560 • Found Aug 10, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%108 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 61%115 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3187
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3187 • Found Dec 6, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP3294 • Found Jul 19, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 88%134 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3591 • Found Jun 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%153 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 67%118 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond

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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