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Thomas Joseph Morgan

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Thomas Joseph Morgan

Case
#1882
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 2, 2026
Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow
Missing Person · Open
16 years waiting · since 2010

Missing Person: Thomas Joseph Morgan

Justice for Thomas Joseph Morgan — the trail went cold in 2010, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Why were the laces cut out of his shoes? Could this indicate he was in distress or unable to care for himself?

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location
Lead #2

What specific routes did he typically walk in the green swamp area, and have those areas been thoroughly searched?

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evidence
Lead #3

Has any clothing or personal items matching his description been found in the surrounding swamp or wooded areas?

Thomas Joseph Morgan, an 85-year-old man with dementia, disappeared on March 15, 2010, while walking near his home in the green swamp area of North Lakeland, Florida. He was last seen wearing a dark flannel shirt and shoes with cut laces, raising questions about his condition and circumstances at the time of disappearance. Despite initial investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

Case
#1882
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 2, 2026
Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow

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More leads to consider

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witness
Lead #4

Were there any neighbors or residents who saw him that day or noticed anything unusual about his behavior?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP6994. Missing person: Thomas Joseph Morgan.

Last known contact: 2010-03-15 in Lakeland, Polk, FL. Circumstances: Subject was last seen walking near his home in the green swamp area of N Lakeland, FL.

He suffers from dementia. Demographics: 85 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 110 lbs, hair: White, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Dark colored flannel shirt.; Footwear: Shoes with the laces cut out..

Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow | 10-27297 | 2010-03-15.

Timeline of Events

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2010-03-15

Last Seen

Thomas Joseph Morgan was last seen walking near his home in the green swamp area of North Lakeland, FL. He was wearing a dark colored flannel shirt and shoes with cut laces.

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Case Information

Incident:March 15, 2010
Last Updated:June 9, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 15, 2010
Last Updated:June 9, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 8632986200
You can remain anonymous