The person at the center of this case
Thomas Lee Walters
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Thomas Lee Walters
Justice for Thomas Lee Walters — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #11979 Chrysler station wagon, black and brown in color, NC plate FRA-1921 - has this vehicle ever been located or reported?
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location
Lead #2What was Thomas's intended destination on February 28, 1996?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Thomas leaving his home or sightings of the Chrysler station wagon in the days following his disappearance?
Thomas Lee Walters, a 50-year-old white male, disappeared on February 28, 1996, after leaving his home in Kinston, North Carolina in a 1979 Chrysler station wagon. His destination was unknown and no confirmed sightings have emerged in the three decades since. Despite the passage of time, investigators continue to seek information about his whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4Why did Thomas leave his home that day and under what circumstances?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP4823. Missing person: Thomas Lee Walters.
Last known contact: 1996-02-28 in Kinston, Lenoir, NC. Circumstances: Thomas was last seen leaving his home in the 1300 block of Heritage Street in Kinston, North Carolina on 02/28/1996.
He was last seen driving a 1979 Chrysler station wagon, black and brown in color with North Carolina plate FRA-1921. His destination was unknown.
His case remains unsolved. Demographics: 50 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Plaid shirt, brown pants, brown coat; Footwear: White shoes.
Investigating agency: Kinston Police Department | 9608834.
Timeline of Events
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1996-02-28
Last Seen
Thomas Lee Walters last seen leaving his home in the 1300 block of Heritage Street, Kinston, NC, driving a 1979 Chrysler station wagon (black and brown, NC plate FRA-1921). Destination unknown.
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Case Information
Incident:February 28, 1996
Last Updated:June 24, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 28, 1996
Last Updated:June 24, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2529393139
You can remain anonymous