The person at the center of this case
Thomas Joe Kratzer
Missing Person · Open
12 years waiting · since 2013
Missing Person: Thomas Joe Kratzer
Justice for Thomas Joe Kratzer — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What happened to the unregistered Ford Explorer that Thomas owned? Has it been located?
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clue
Lead #2Why were all valuables removed from his residence? Does this indicate planned departure or foul play?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Thomas or his vehicle after October 2013? Who last spoke with him?
Thomas Joe Kratzer, a 54-year-old man, disappeared in October 2013 from Dallas, Georgia, with no contact from family since that time. A welfare check at his last known address on Seals Road found the home empty with all valuables removed, suggesting a planned departure. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators seek information about his whereabouts and the unregistered Ford Explorer he owned.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP54137. Missing person: Thomas Joe Kratzer.
Last known contact: 2013-10-17 in Dallas, Paulding, GA. Circumstances: The family has not been able to make contact with Thomas since October of 2013.
Deputies did a welfare check for him at his last known address on Seals Road, Dallas Georgia. The home was empty and according to the report it appeared everything of value was gone.
The last vehicle he owned was a Ford Explore that was never registered. Demographics: 54 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 205 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Paulding County Sheriff's Office | 20140205129.
Timeline of Events
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2013-10-17
Last Contact
Family last made contact with Thomas Joe Kratzer in October 2013 in Dallas, Paulding, GA
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2014-02-05
Welfare Check
Deputies conducted a welfare check at his last known address on Seals Road; home was found empty with all valuables apparently removed
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Case Information
Incident:October 17, 2013
Last Updated:June 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 17, 2013
Last Updated:June 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7704433010
You can remain anonymous