He went out to celebrate his birthday. Still, decades 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

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;or the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at (785) 296-4017 or anonymously online by clicking here.

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