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Dudley Truett Scott

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Dudley Truett Scott

Case
#3736
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 10, 2026
Texas Department of Public Safety
Missing Person · Open
31 years waiting · since 1994

Missing Person: Dudley Truett Scott

Justice for Dudley Truett Scott — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Dudley has severe Down syndrome and is mute—how would he communicate if found or encountered by someone unfamiliar with his condition?

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evidence
Lead #2

He carries a homemade identification card, two wallets, and a red Swiss army knife—have these items ever been located?

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clue
Lead #3

Medications are critical to his health and prevent disorientation and seizures—did he have access to his medications after disappearing?

Dudley Truett Scott, a 52-year-old man with severe Down syndrome who is mute and dependent on medications, disappeared on December 16, 1994, in Splendora, Texas. His condition makes him vulnerable, as missing his medications can cause disorientation and seizures. Despite decades of investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety, his whereabouts remain unknown and any information could be crucial to locating him.

Case
#3736
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 10, 2026
Texas Department of Public Safety

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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witness
Lead #4

Any sightings of a 5-foot man in blue coveralls and brown boots in the Splendora area since December 1994 could be significant.

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP9051. Missing person: Dudley Truett Scott.

Last known contact: 1994-12-16 in Splendora, Montgomery, TX. Circumstances: Dudley has severe Downs Syndrome, is mute and is on medications which when not taken may cause disorientation and seizures Demographics: 52 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: He carries with him a homemade identification card, two wallets and a red Swiss army knife.; Clothing: Blue boxer shorts, blue short sleeved coveralls; Footwear: brown lace up boots.

Investigating agency: Texas Department of Public Safety.

Timeline of Events

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1994-12-16

Last Known Contact

Dudley Truett Scott was last known to be in contact in Splendora, Montgomery County, Texas. He is a 52-year-old male with severe Down syndrome who is mute and requires medications.

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Case Information

Incident:December 16, 1994
Last Updated:August 17, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 16, 1994
Last Updated:August 17, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 5124242683
You can remain anonymous