The person at the center of this case
Carl Joel Swinney
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Carl Joel Swinney
Justice for Carl Joel Swinney — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Was Mr. Swinney experiencing homelessness or housing instability at the time of his disappearance?
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location
Lead #2Which homeless shelters in the New Caney or Montgomery County area were checked during the initial investigation?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Mr. Swinney after December 19, 2008, or have information about his activities that day?
Carl Joel Swinney, a 39-year-old white male, was last seen on foot in New Caney, Texas on December 19, 2008, and may have sought shelter in a homeless facility. Nearly 18 years have passed with no confirmed sighting, leaving significant questions about his whereabouts and circumstances. Anyone with information about Mr. Swinney's location or activities since his disappearance is urged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
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clue
Lead #4Why has there been no contact or sighting for nearly 18 years—did he leave the area voluntarily or is there foul play involved?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP24376. Missing person: Carl Joel Swinney.
Last known contact: 2008-12-19 in New Caney, Montgomery, TX. Circumstances: Mr.
Swinney was last seen in New Caney, Texas. Last seen on foot and may be in a homeless shelter.
Demographics: 39 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 190 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing a dark colored baseball cap, t-shirt, coat and blue jeans.; Eyewear: Wears eyeglasses.. Investigating agency: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office | 08A022101.
Timeline of Events
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2008-12-19
Last Seen
Carl Joel Swinney was last seen on foot in New Caney, Texas. He may have been in or seeking a homeless shelter.
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Case Information
Incident:December 19, 2008
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 19, 2008
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9367605800
You can remain anonymous