
The person at the center of this case
Howard Lee Sharp III
Justice for Howard Lee Sharp III — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the circumstances surrounding Howard's disappearance on March 1, 1991?
Did anyone see Howard on or after March 1, 1991, in the Dickinson area?
What personal items was Howard carrying—maroon wallet, cloth bracelet, green muscle t-shirt, blue jeans, black tennis shoes, and blue London Fog coat—and have any been recovered?
Howard Lee Sharp III, a 25-year-old Black male, was last heard from by his family on March 1, 1991, in Dickinson, Texas. He disappeared without explanation, leaving behind no clear circumstances or leads. Despite decades passing, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue seeking information about his whereabouts.
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Why did Howard's family lose contact with him, and were there any warning signs before his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP159136. Missing person: Howard Lee Sharp III.
Last known contact: 1991-03-01 in Dickinson, Galveston, TX. Circumstances: Howard Sharp III was last heard from by his family on 03-01-1991.
Demographics: 25 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Maroon wallet and cloth bracelet; Clothing: Green muscle t-shirt, blue jean pants, black tennis shoes; Clothing: London Fog style coat - blue in color. Investigating agency: League City Police Department | LCPD26-03349 | 2026-06-01.
Howard Lee Sharp III was last heard from by his family on March 1, 1991, in Dickinson, Galveston, TX.
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.