He went out celebrating his birthday. Now, nearly 35 years later, a Kansas man remains missing.
Christopher Michael Clark was reported missing on Jan. 12, 1985, in Dodge City.
According to the Department of Justice, he was celebrating his 20th birthday. He was dropped off near Minneola and Beeson Roads, where he planned meet up with a woman whom he’d met at a bar. He was never heard from again.
About six months later, his wallet was found and returned to his family. Foul play is suspected in the case, and Christopher has been legally declared deceased.
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL CLARK
Missing from: Dodge City, Kan.
Missing since: Jan. 12, 1985
Age when reported missing: 20
Age today: 54
Height: 6’0’’
Weight: 170 pounds
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Green
Distinguishing marks: half-inch scar under chin; ¾’’ scar over left eyebrow; oval-shaped birthmark on the shoulder
If you have information that could help the case, contact the Ford County Sheriff’s Office at (620) 227-4501. KAKE News will feature the story of a missing person every weekday in our newscasts at 6 a.m. and 5 p.m. If you have a person you’d like for us to share a story about, please contact Anchor Annette Lawless at alawless@kake.com.