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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117440) and 1 other source
In the winter of 2023, a sense of concern began to spread among the family and friends of Patrick Hobson. A 26-year-old man from Dallas, Texas, Patrick was last seen on December 18, 2023. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being between 66 and 67 inches tall and weighing between 140 and 150 pounds. He has brown hair and green eyes. The Dallas Police Department was notified of his disappearance, and a report was filed on December 26, 2023, initiating an official investigation into his whereabouts.

The circumstances surrounding Patrick's disappearance remain largely undisclosed to the public. Authorities have not released specific details about where he was last seen or what he was wearing. This lack of information creates a challenging situation for his loved ones, who are left to wonder what might have happened. The investigation is being handled by the Dallas Police Department's Missing Persons Squad, with Detective Ryan Dalby assigned to the case. Law enforcement has been actively seeking any information that could lead to locating Patrick.

The case of Patrick Hobson is an active and ongoing investigation. His family and the Dallas Police Department are urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The community's assistance is considered crucial in providing the leads necessary to move forward. The primary goal of the investigation is to gather any details that could help in understanding the events leading up to his disappearance and to ultimately locate him. The lack of specific details released to the public underscores the delicate nature of the investigation as authorities work to piece together the timeline of his last known movements.

Last Seen: Dec 18, 2023

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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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP142199
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP142199 • Found Jun 23, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 20–25 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 16%214 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
77%Possible
John Doe — Mesquite, Texas - unidentified case UP155844
John Doe — Mesquite, Texas
UP155844 • Found Feb 4, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
Weight 94%121 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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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