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Eric James Marko

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Eric James Marko

Case
#1971
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 24, 2026
Wichita Police Department
Missing Person ยท Open
2 years waiting ยท since 2024

Missing Person: Eric James Marko

Justice for Eric James Marko โ€” the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

Why were only the cellphone and laptop missing while other valuables and his vehicle remained at the residence?

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location
Lead #2

How was the backdoor left unlocked, and does this indicate forced entry or voluntary departure?

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contact
Lead #3

What was the last communication or interaction Eric had before August 1, 2024?

Eric James Marko, a 36-year-old male, was last known to have contact on August 1, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas. His family discovered his residence with an unlocked backdoor and found only his cellphone and laptop missing, while his vehicle and pets remained at home. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts and the reason for his sudden absence.

Case
#1971
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 24, 2026
Wichita Police Department

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Are there any records of cellphone activity or laptop access after August 1, 2024?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP129702. Missing person: Eric James Marko.

Last known contact: 2024-08-01 in Wichita, Sedgwick, KS. Circumstances: Family went to check on Eric at his residence after not hearing from him after August 1st, 2024.

The backdoor of his residence was unlocked upon arrival. The only items noticeably missing were Eric's cellphone (goes straight to voicemail) and laptop.

Eric's vehicle and pets were still present at his residence. Unknown clothing.

Demographics: 36 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Wichita Police Department | 24C137129 | 2024-08-01.

Timeline of Events

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2024-08-01

Last Known Contact

Eric James Marko was last known to have contact on August 1, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas.

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2024-08-01

Discovery of Disappearance

Family went to check on Eric at his residence after not hearing from him. Backdoor was unlocked. Cellphone and laptop were missing, but vehicle and pets remained at the residence.

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Case Information

Incident:August 1, 2024
Last Updated:August 31, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 1, 2024
Last Updated:August 31, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 3162684407
You can remain anonymous