The person at the center of this case
Christopher C. Thompkins
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2002
Missing Person: Christopher C. Thompkins
Justice for Christopher C. Thompkins — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What is the significance of the blue fiber found on the barb wire fence and does it match any known material or person?
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evidence
Lead #2Why was only twelve cents found near Thompkins's tools, and what does this suggest about the circumstances of his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #3What exactly did the coworkers observe in the moments before and after Thompkins vanished, and have all their accounts been thoroughly corroborated?
Christopher C. Thompkins, a 20-year-old male, vanished on January 25, 2002, while working in a wooded area near County Line Road in Harris County, Georgia—he simply disappeared while his three coworkers were nearby, leaving behind one boot, a piece of blue fiber on barb wire, and twelve cents. Despite an extensive search that recovered his second boot months later in July 2002, his fate remains unknown and no clear explanation for his disappearance has emerged. The case remains open with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened during those critical moments when Thompkins vanished from sight.
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location
Lead #4Why was the second boot found in July 2002 in a different location, and what does this indicate about Thompkins's movements after January 25?
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clue
Lead #5Were there any signs of struggle, disturbance, or unusual activity in the wooded work area that might explain his sudden disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP483. Missing person: Christopher C.
Thompkins. Last known contact: 2002-01-25 in Ellerslie, Harris, GA.
Circumstances: Thompkins was working in a wooded area near County Line Road off of Warm Springs Road in Harris County, Georgia on January 25, 2002. He was accompanied by three co-workers, all of whom worked approximately 50 feet from one another.
One of the employees looked away from Thompkins for a moment; by the time he glanced at his area again, Thompkins had disappeared. One of his boots was located, as was a piece of blue fiber on a nearby barb wire fence.
Twelve cents was discovered near Thompkins' tools. Thompkins's other boot was located in July 2002.
Demographics: 20 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 124 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue and gray plaid jacket with hood, navy "Dickies" pants, and black skull cap.; Footwear: Tan "FUBU" work boots; Jewelry: Black watch. Investigating agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office | 020125004.
Timeline of Events
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2002-01-25
Christopher Thompkins disappears
Thompkins vanished while working in a wooded area near County Line Road off Warm Springs Road with three coworkers approximately 50 feet away. One coworker looked away briefly and Thompkins was gone when he looked back.
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2002-01-25
Boot and fiber discovered
One of Thompkins's tan FUBU work boots was located at the scene, along with a piece of blue fiber on a nearby barb wire fence and twelve cents near his tools.
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2002-07-01
Second boot recovered
Thompkins's other boot was located in July 2002, months after his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:January 25, 2002
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 25, 2002
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7066284211
You can remain anonymous