The person at the center of this case
Donald R. Jones
Missing Person · Open
40 years waiting · since 1986
Missing Person: Donald R. Jones
Justice for Donald R. Jones — the trail went cold in 1986, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why was Donald Jones in Fort Worth on New Year's Day 1986, and what were his plans?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Donald's activities or movements on or around January 1, 1986?
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Lead #3What circumstances led to his disappearance—voluntary departure, foul play, or accident?
Donald R. Jones, a 25-year-old Black male, was last seen in Fort Worth, Texas on January 1, 1986, and has not been located since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or developments reported in the decades following his vanishing. The Fort Worth Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about Donald's whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP21200. Missing person: Donald R.
Jones. Last known contact: 1986-01-01 in Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX.
Circumstances: Donald Jones was last seen in Fort Worth, Texas on January 1, 1986. Demographics: 25 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 125 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Fort Worth Police Department | 08-86565.
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1986-01-01
Last Seen
Donald R. Jones was last seen in Fort Worth, Texas on January 1, 1986.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1986
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1986
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8173924442
You can remain anonymous