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Derrick Barron Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on May 2, 2024

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 29, 2025

Case Added

Jan 29, 2025

First Name

Derrick

Last Name

Barron

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Height To

71 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Weight To

170 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

May 2, 2024

City

Dallas

State

Texas

County

Dallas County

Zip Code

Dallas

Tribal Land

Agency ID

163671

Agency Name

Dallas Police Department

Agency City

Dallas

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Dallas County

Agency Zip Code

75215

Agency Contact

Ryan Dalby

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

Agency Phone

2146714268

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

Agency Case #

189970-2024

Agency Report Date

Dec 21, 2024

Primary Agency

Dallas Police Department

Hair Color

Other

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

Last Updated

Oct 7, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP137535)

Derrick Barron, a 63-year-old man from Dallas, Texas, was last seen on May 2, 2024. The Dallas Police Department has been actively investigating his disappearance. The Missing Person Squad, located at 1400 Botham Jean Blvd., is responsible for handling such cases and can be contacted at (214) 671-4268 for any information that might lead to finding Derrick.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) has also listed Derrick Barron in their Missing and Unidentified Persons Online Bulletin. This central repository provides information and pictures of missing individuals in Texas, aiming to assist in locating them.

Derrick Barron's case has garnered attention due to its mysterious nature, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community's involvement is crucial in helping to locate Derrick and bring him back to his loved ones.
Last Seen: May 2, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

79%Possible

John Doe — Dallas, Texas

UP144096 • Found May 2, 2025

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Sex ✓Male

Age 81%Est. 68–82 vs 63

Race 100%Black

Location 100%Same area, same county

TimingFound 12 months after last seen

Height 84%6'1" vs 5'10"–5'11"

Weight 35%232 lb vs 160–170 lb

Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

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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Derrick Barron Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on May 2, 2024

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