A northeast Kansas man vanished two decades ago, and the case remains a mystery to this day. Willard Tom Marks was last seen on July 10, 2005. According a case file with the Department of Justice, officers spoke with him on that day, as Willard was trying to hitchhike in Topeka.
When the case was filed, the then 55-year-old was believed to possibly be in Oskaloosa, Kan.. Yet, he talked of wanting to go to Denver. He also enjoyed visiting Boulder, Colo. He had been hospitalized in a state mental hospital in Colorado and also got similar services in Kansas.
WILLARD TOM MARKS
Missing from: Topeka, Kan.
Missing since: July 10, 2005
Age then: 55
Height: 6’2’’
Weight: 200 pounds
Hair: Balding, gray
Eyes: Blue
Distinguishing marks: often had a mustache or beard; bumps on head due to electrocution
If you have information that could help the case, contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4017 or anonymously online by clicking here.
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