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Doran Lee Van Winkle

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Doran Lee Van Winkle

Case
#3531
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 31, 2026
Tulsa Police Department
Missing Person ยท Open
19 years waiting ยท since 2007

Missing Person: Doran Lee Van Winkle

Justice for Doran Lee Van Winkle โ€” the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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Lead #1

Why did neighbors believe foul play was possible if Van Winkle was known to walk long distances regularly?

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Lead #2

What specific events or interactions occurred on June 18, 2007, that day that might have triggered concern among those who knew him?

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location
Lead #3

Were search efforts conducted along his typical walking routes or in surrounding areas of Tulsa?

Doran Lee Van Winkle, a 53-year-old white male, disappeared from his Tulsa, Oklahoma residence on June 18, 2007, under circumstances that raised concerns of possible foul play despite his known habit of taking long walks. Nearly two decades later, his whereabouts remain unknown and no clear explanation for his disappearance has emerged. Anyone with information about Doran's movements that day or his current location is urged to contact the Tulsa Police Department.

Case
#3531
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 31, 2026
Tulsa Police Department

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What physical evidence or investigative findings, if any, were documented by the Tulsa Police Department?

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NamUs case MP8314. Missing person: Doran Lee Van Winkle.

Last known contact: 2007-06-18 in Tulsa, Tulsa, OK. Circumstances: Doran Van Winkle, a 53 year old white male, disappeared from his residence under suspicious circumstances.

According to neighbors he had a habit of walking and it was not unusual for him to walk long distances. Foul play is possible.

Demographics: 53 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Tulsa Police Department | 2007-040853 | 2007-06-18.

Timeline of Events

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2007-06-18

Last Known Contact

Doran Lee Van Winkle, age 53, last known contact at his residence in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was known to take long walks, but circumstances of disappearance raised concerns of possible foul play.

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Case Information

Incident:June 18, 2007
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 18, 2007
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9185969143
You can remain anonymous