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Missing Samuel Ray Rawls 
Samuel, approximately 1988; Age at the time of disappearance: -progression at Age at the time of disappearance: 39 (approximately 2010) Date reported missing : 02/27/1988 Missing location (approx) : San Antonio, Texas Missing classification : Endangered Missing Gender : Male Ethnicity : White DOB : 04/07/1971 (50) Age at the time of disappearance: 16 years old Height / Weight : 6'2, 150 pounds Description, clothing, jewerly and more : A black and white pullover jacket, blue Levi's 501 jeans, white Kaepa sneakers, a watch with a moon design on the face and a tan cowhide band, and a silver ring with a turquoise stone in the shape of a marijuana leaf. Distinguishing characteristics, birthmarks, tattoos : Caucasian male. Blond hair, blue eyes. Samuel has previously broken his collarbone on the side and it protrudes as a result. He has also previously fractured his leg. Samuel has a scar above his navel. His nickname is Sam and he may go by the name Sam Hain. Information on the case from local sources, may or may not be correct : Samuel was last seen in San Antonio, Texas on February 17, 1988. He mowed the lawn and told his mother he was going out to see friends that night. He took his bicycle with him. He has never been heard from again. His bicycle did reappear at his residence, however. Samuel's life was very troubled prior to his disappearance. He abused drugs and was known to have a violent temper. After he was convicted of burglary, he spent three months in a detention facility in Waco, Texas. He was released in November 1987 and returned home to San Antonio. His mother stated he seemed to be trying to improve his life and stay out of trouble. He had dropped out of sight for a few days at a time before, but he always kept in touch with his mother and would take belongings with him whenever he left. According to his mother, Samuel was fascinated with Satanism and may have been involved in a Satantic cult at the time of his disappearance. His mother stated he enjoyed acting and sketching, and wanted to become an artist when he grew up. Foul play is suspected in his case, which remains unsolved. Other information and links : ncy San Antonio Police Department 210-207-7489 September 2021 updates and sources The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Texas Department of Public Safety CNN A missing person is a person who has disappeared and whose status as alive or dead cannot be confirmed as their location and condition are not known. A person may go missing through a voluntary disappearance, or else due to an accident, crime, death in a location where they cannot be found (such as at sea), or many other reasons. In most parts of the world, a missing person will usually be found quickly. While criminal abductions are some of the most widely reported missing person cases, these account for only 2�5% of missing children in Europe. By contrast, some missing person cases remain unresolved for many years. Laws related to these cases are often complex since, in many jurisdictions, relatives and third parties may not deal with a person's assets until their death is considered proven by law and a formal death certificate issued. The situation, uncertainties, and lack of closure or a funeral resulting when a person goes missing may be extremely painful with long-lasting effects on family and friends. Several organizations seek to connect, share best practices, and disseminate information and imAge at the time of disappearance: s of missing children to improve the effectiveness of missing children investigations, including the International Commission on Missing Persons, the International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children (ICMEC), as well as national organizations, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in the US, Missing People in the UK, Child Focus in Belgium, and The Smile of the Child in Greece. KTXS 12 |