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Terry Cornell George
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Terry Cornell George
Justice for Terry Cornell George — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why was the report delayed nearly 9 years after his disappearance? What was the family's understanding of his whereabouts during this time?
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location
Lead #2What were the specific circumstances of being dropped off in Eureka Springs? Did he have contacts, employment, or plans in that area?
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contact
Lead #3Has there been any contact from Terry George since 1989, or any indication he voluntarily left the area?
Terry Cornell George, a 40-year-old white male, went missing on Father's Day 1989 after his ex-wife dropped him off in Eureka Springs, Arkansas at his request. His disappearance was not reported until nearly nine years later by his sister Vicki Thomas in April 1998. The case remains unsolved with no clear indication of foul play, leaving open questions about his circumstances and whereabouts after that day.
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Lead #4Were there any witnesses to his arrival in Eureka Springs or his activities in the days following June 21, 1989?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP59116. Missing person: Terry Cornell George.
Last known contact: 1989-06-21 in Eureka Springs, Carroll, AR. Circumstances: On 04-27-1998, sister Vicki Thomas reported that she has not seen her brother Terry George since Father's Day 1989.
George's ex-wife took him to Eureka Springs, Arkansas and dropped him off at his choice. At the time of initial report, no foul play was feared.
Demographics: 40 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Topeka Police Department | 12942-98 | 1998-04-27.
Timeline of Events
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1989-06-21
Last Known Contact
Terry Cornell George was dropped off in Eureka Springs, Arkansas by his ex-wife on Father's Day 1989 at his choice of location.
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1998-04-27
Missing Person Report Filed
Sister Vicki Thomas reported Terry missing, stating she had not seen him since Father's Day 1989. Case assigned to Topeka Police Department as case 12942-98.
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Case Information
Incident:June 21, 1989
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 21, 1989
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7853689247
You can remain anonymous