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Thomas Joseph Morgan
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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person
Lead #1Why were the shoelaces cut out of his shoes, and what does this indicate about his mental state or circumstances at the time of disappearance?
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location
Lead #2The green swamp area is challenging terrain—what specific search efforts were conducted in this region, and are there any unexplored areas?
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evidence
Lead #3Given his dementia diagnosis and small stature (5'7", 110 lbs), could he have become disoriented and traveled further than initially suspected?
Thomas Joseph Morgan, an 85-year-old man with dementia, was last seen on March 15, 2010, walking near his home in the green swamp area of North Lakeland, Florida. Despite extensive search efforts by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown after more than a decade. Anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact authorities, as the challenging terrain and his vulnerable condition make this case particularly urgent.
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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 Walking Near Home
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 the laces cut out.
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2010
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2010
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986200
You can remain anonymous