The person at the center of this case
Haskell Burel McDonald
Missing Person · Open
58 years waiting · since 1968
Missing Person: Haskell Burel McDonald
Justice for Haskell Burel McDonald — the trail went cold in 1968, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Haskell leave his home in 1968, and what circumstances led to his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any neighbors or family members who witnessed his departure or knew his intended destination?
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clue
Lead #3Did Haskell have any history of mental health issues, financial problems, or reasons to leave voluntarily?
Haskell Burel McDonald, a 34-year-old white male, walked away from his home in Wister, Oklahoma in 1968 and was never seen again. The exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with the precise date of his departure unknown. Despite decades passing, the case remains open and investigators continue to seek information that might explain what happened to him.
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#1912
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - South Central Investigative Regional Office
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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location
Lead #4What areas surrounding Wister should be searched or re-examined for remains or evidence?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP149331. Missing person: Haskell Burel McDonald.
Last known contact: 1968-01-01 in Wister, Le Flore, OK. Circumstances: Haskell walked away from his home in Wister and never returned.
The exact date of last contact for Haskell is unknown. The year of last contact was changed from 1970 to 1968.
Demographics: 34 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation - South Central Investigative Regional Office Headquarters | M70-639.
Timeline of Events
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1968-01-01
Last Known Contact
Haskell walked away from his home in Wister and never returned. The exact date is unknown.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1968
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 1968
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4058486724
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