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Thomas Pulaski Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Nov 12, 1985

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Victim Details

Jan 12, 2011

Mar 29, 2019

Thomas

Pulaski

59

18

68 inches

71 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 12, 1985

Houston

Texas

Harris County

9560

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Darrin Buse

Detective

1

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

76711585-S

Houston Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9235) and 5 other sources
Thomas Howard Pulaski, an 18-year-old male, was last seen in Houston, Texas, on November 12, 1985. He has been classified as endangered missing, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance suggest possible foul play. Described as a Caucasian male with blond hair and brown eyes, Pulaski stood about 5'8" tall and weighed around 140 pounds at the time he went missing. He also had a distinctive scar under his right eye and was known by the nickname "Tommy." His family and friends have not heard from him since that day.

Despite years of investigation, there are few details available about what might have happened to Thomas. His case remains unsolved, but investigators believe foul play could have been involved in his disappearance. The Houston Police Department continues to urge anyone with information about Thomas's whereabouts to come forward.

If you have any information related to this case, it can be reported to the Houston Police Department or the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Last Seen: Nov 12, 1985

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Thomas Howard Pulaski - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9235
  • 1730DMTX - Thomas Howard Pulaski - Doe Network
  • Tommy Pulaski | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • International Missing Persons Wiki:1985 - Fandom

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2180
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP2180 • Found Oct 2, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP738
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP738 • Found Feb 10, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3916
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3916 • Found May 27, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3616 • Found Jan 24, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 86%115 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3646
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3646 • Found Jul 6, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3746
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3746 • Found Jan 21, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3294 • Found Jul 19, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 35–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Pasadena, Texas
    UP3557 • Found Apr 12, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 99%165 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3591 • Found Jun 11, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 90%118 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3842 • Found Jul 7, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'11"
    Weight 79%180 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 10%Black 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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