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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 laces cut out of his shoes? Was this intentional or accidental, and could it indicate his mental state or intentions?
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location
Lead #2What specific areas of the green swamp were searched, and were there any geographic barriers or hazards that may have hindered the search efforts?
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clue
Lead #3Given his dementia diagnosis, did he have any known patterns of wandering or favorite locations he frequented that were thoroughly investigated?
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, standing 5'7" and weighing 110 pounds. Despite search efforts by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about his fate.
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Lead #4Were there any reported sightings or physical evidence found in the days or weeks following his disappearance in the surrounding swamp areas?
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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, Florida. 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:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2010
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986200
You can remain anonymous