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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6558) and 7 other sources
Samuel Ray Rawls, a 16-year-old boy from San Antonio, Texas, went missing on February 27, 1988. He was last seen after mowing the lawn and telling his mother that he was going to meet friends. He took his bicycle with him, and though his bike was later found at his home, Samuel never returned. Prior to his disappearance, Samuel had experienced some difficulties in life, including a brief stint in a juvenile detention facility following a burglary conviction. His mother reported that he had been trying to turn his life around after his release in November 1987.

At the time of his disappearance, Samuel was described as being 6'2", 150 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black and white pullover jacket, Levi's jeans, and white Kaepa shoes. He also had a silver ring with a turquoise stone shaped like a marijuana leaf. He had some distinct physical characteristics, including a protruding collarbone and a scar above his navel.

Samuel was known to be interested in sketching and acting and had expressed a desire to become an artist. There are suspicions that foul play may have been involved in his disappearance, and it was reported that he may have been involved with a satanic cult, a concern raised by his mother. Despite these speculations, his case remains unsolved to this day. Investigators and his family continue to seek answers, with authorities encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Sources: Charley Project, Doe Network, Uncovered.

Last Seen: Feb 27, 1988

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas - unidentified case UP8560
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP8560 • Found May 27, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
UP10147 • Found Dec 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 64%Est. 40–60 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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