The person at the center of this case
Roland Martin Welsh Jr.
Missing Person · Open
48 years waiting · since 1978
Missing Person: Roland Martin Welsh Jr.
Justice for Roland Martin Welsh Jr. — the trail went cold in 1978, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of Welsh's disappearance on February 13, 1978?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Welsh on or around the day he disappeared?
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Lead #3Did Welsh have any known associates, family members, or acquaintances who may have information about his whereabouts?
Roland Martin Welsh Jr., a 32-year-old white male, disappeared on February 13, 1978, in Desoto, Texas, and has never been heard from again. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, leaving investigators without clear leads on what happened to him. Nearly five decades later, this case remains unsolved, and anyone with information about Welsh's whereabouts or the events surrounding his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP2422. Missing person: Roland Martin Welsh Jr..
Last known contact: 1978-02-13 in Desoto, Dallas, TX. Circumstances: Unknown.
Welsh was last seen in Desoto, Texas on February 13, 1978. He has never been heard from again.
Demographics: 32 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 190 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Texas Department of Public Safety | M9004001.
Timeline of Events
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1978-02-13
Last Known Contact
Roland Martin Welsh Jr. was last seen in Desoto, Texas. He has never been heard from again.
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Case Information
Incident:February 13, 1978
Last Updated:June 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 13, 1978
Last Updated:June 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2148612125
You can remain anonymous