The person at the center of this case
Mark Steven Scott
Missing Person · Open
54 years waiting · since 1972
Missing Person: Mark Steven Scott
Justice for Mark Steven Scott — the trail went cold in 1972, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Were there any friends or neighbors who saw Mark on the day he disappeared or in the days before?
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Lead #2What were the specific locations in the neighborhood where Mark intended to spend time?
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Lead #3Has anyone come forward with information about Mark's activities or associations in 1972?
Mark Steven Scott, a 17-year-old white male, disappeared on April 20, 1972, after leaving his home in Houston, Texas to spend time with friends in the local neighborhood. More than 50 years later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence establishing what happened to him. Anyone with information about Mark's whereabouts or the events surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the Houston Police Department.
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Lead #4Did Mark have any conflicts, concerns, or reasons to leave home that might explain his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP19943. Missing person: Mark Steven Scott.
Last known contact: 1972-04-20 in Houston, Harris, TX. Circumstances: Mark Scott disappeared after leaving his home to spend time with friends in the local neighborhood.
Demographics: 17 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Houston Police Department.
Timeline of Events
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1972-04-20
Mark Scott Disappears
17-year-old Mark Steven Scott left his home to spend time with friends in the local neighborhood and was never seen again.
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Case Information
Incident:April 20, 1972
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 20, 1972
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8323941840
You can remain anonymous