The person at the center of this case
Thomas William Hall
Missing Person · Open
29 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Thomas William Hall
Justice for Thomas William Hall — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What prompted Thomas to call his wife about life insurance proceeds at that specific time, and what was his emotional state during the call?
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Lead #2Was foul play involved, or did Thomas voluntarily disappear? Why have investigators been unable to rule it out after 30 years?
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Lead #3What investigative leads did the private investigator pursue, and what conclusions did they reach about Thomas's disappearance?
Thomas William Hall, a 29-year-old Air Force serviceman, disappeared on June 17, 1996, from Diberville, Mississippi, shortly after telling his wife she would receive his life insurance proceeds—a statement that raised questions about his state of mind. Despite investigation by local law enforcement, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and a private investigator hired by his family, the circumstances remain unclear, with foul play neither confirmed nor ruled out. His case remains unsolved, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or the events surrounding his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing Thomas or having contact with him after June 17, 1996?
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NamUs case MP4459. Missing person: Thomas William Hall.
Last known contact: 1996-06-17 in Diberville, Harrison, MS. Circumstances: Thomas left his home after telling his wife on the phone that she would now get his life insurance proceeds.
Local law enforcement and USAF OSI both are unsure about any foul play involved, but haven't ruled it out. Thomas's family also hired a private investigator who had the same opinion on the situation.
Demographics: 29 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 185 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Harrison County Sheriff's Office | 1996-18223.
Timeline of Events
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1996-06-17
Last Known Contact
Thomas William Hall last contacted his wife by phone from Diberville, Harrison, MS, stating she would now receive his life insurance proceeds before leaving his home.
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Case Information
Incident:June 17, 1996
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 17, 1996
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2288963000
You can remain anonymous