The person at the center of this case
Dock Odell Thompson, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Dock Odell Thompson, Jr.
Justice for Dock Odell Thompson, Jr. — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did both father and son disappear simultaneously from the service station on the same date?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any employees or customers at the Texaco station on February 9, 1989 who witnessed their departure or any suspicious activity?
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evidence
Lead #3What investigation was conducted at the service station and what evidence, if any, was collected?
Dock Odell Thompson, Jr., a 23-year-old male, disappeared on February 9, 1989, from a Texaco service station in Tallahassee, Florida, along with his father Dock Thompson, Sr. The circumstances of their simultaneous disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence recovered in over three decades. The case remains unsolved and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have witnessed events at the service station or have knowledge of their whereabouts.
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location
Lead #4Has the area around Jackson Bluff Road been thoroughly searched for any remains or abandoned vehicles?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP52329. Missing person: Dock Odell Thompson, Jr..
Last known contact: 1989-02-09 in Tallahassee, Leon, FL. Circumstances: He was last seen at their Texaco service station in the 1200 block of Jackson Bluff Road in Tallahassee, Florida on February 9, 1989.
Dock Jr. disappeared with his father, Dock Thompson, Sr (MP117563).
Demographics: 23 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Tallahassee Police Department | 89-5756.
Timeline of Events
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1989-02-09
Last Seen at Texaco Station
Dock Odell Thompson, Jr. was last seen at the Texaco service station in the 1200 block of Jackson Bluff Road in Tallahassee, Florida. He disappeared along with his father, Dock Thompson, Sr.
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Case Information
Incident:February 9, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 9, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8508914200
You can remain anonymous