Name: Eulan Ray Hodgkinson, Jr.
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: September 11, 1988
Location Last Seen: Pinehurst, Orange County, Texas
Date of Birth: July 11, 1957
Age: 31 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 190-200 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: A mustache. Medical Conditions: Hodgkinson has had mental problems in the past.
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available.
Clothing: A long-sleeved blue shirt with white stripes, dark trousers and black shoes.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Hodgkinson was last seen at his mother's house in the 3800 block of Pheasant Street on September 11, 1988. Hodgkinson was a welder, had came in that afternoon to shower, then headed out to pick up a part for a grinder that needed to be painted. His mother knew he was planning to come back soon, because he left his welding equipment out, something he never did for long periods of time. Hodgkinson told her not to worry about making him anything for supper, because he would eat while he was out.
According to reports, Hodgkinson left his mother's Pinehurst home to visit with his employer and give him the status on a welding job in progress. He disappeared after leaving his boss' home.
His vehicle, a 1988 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, was found abandoned two days later on a dead-end dirt road in a wooded area off of FM 1130, on an old oil field road that led to a soybean field in rural Orange County. The vehicle was locked and the keys were missing. A camera, semiautomatic rifle, a military style rifle (AR15), and a large stereo player were missing from the truck. His jack had been taken out of the cab and thrown in the back of the truck. The truck and its tires were new, and there was no reason for him to have the tire jack out.
Four days later, his father walked into the Pinehurst Police Department to report that his son was missing. Intensive searches were conducted by police, deputies, friends, families and civic organizations. Foul play is possible.
Agency Name: Pinehurst Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Lt. Jocelyn Russell
Agency Phone Number: 409-886-2221
Agency E-Mail: jtrussell(@)cityofpinehurst.com
Agency Case Number: N/A
Agency Name: Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074
Agency E-Mail: mpch@dps.texas.gov
Agency Case Number: M8809007
NCIC Case Number: M-321810095
NamUs Case Number: 10033
NamUs
Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse
Port Arthur News - Aug. 9, 2007
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 02-29-2024 - By: MC
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** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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