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Carold Hodges Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Jul 20, 2013

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Victim Details

May 21, 2014

Dec 28, 2023

Carold

Hodges

84

71

67 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 20, 2013

Houston

Texas

Harris County

15301

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Elena Claburn

Detective

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

92753113-U

Jul 25, 2013

Houston Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24669) and 6 other sources
Carold Lloyd Hodges, 71, was last seen on July 20, 2013, at his apartment in the 300 block of Hamilton Street in downtown Houston, Texas. He left behind all of his belongings, including personal items, which raised concerns as he had previously taken trips away but would always notify someone beforehand. On the day of his disappearance, Hodges was reportedly wearing a light green shirt and dark-colored pants, along with his metal-framed eyeglasses.

Hodges had some distinctive features that could help in identifying him, including missing lower-front teeth and a quarter-sized scar on his left cheek from cancer. Despite multiple search efforts, including those by Texas EquuSearch, no significant leads have surfaced since his disappearance. Hodges' case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Jul 20, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Carold Lloyd Hodges - The Charley Project
  • Carold L. Hodges, 71 Yrs., Houston, TX, 07/22/13 - Texas ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP24669
  • Police ask for public's help finding missing 72-year-old man - KHOU
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • MP of the week: Carold Hodges - The Charley Project Blog

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP91236
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP91236 • Found May 8, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 77%158 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Humble, Texas - unidentified case UP13451
    John Doe — Humble, Texas
    UP13451 • Found Nov 27, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 60–70 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP86759 • Found Sep 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136468
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP136468 • Found Jan 10, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
    UP95762 • Found Aug 2, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'7"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Conroe, Texas
    UP98079 • Found Feb 15, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'4"–6'1" vs 5'7"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP15921 • Found Sep 4, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP93562
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP93562 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'2" vs 5'7"
    Weight 77%158 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP16129 • Found Nov 4, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 62%Est. 45–65 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP15518
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP15518 • Found May 12, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 71 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'11" vs 5'7"

    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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