TX TX - Brian Thomas Vargo, 20, Austin, 9 March 1976

[Alleykins]

Another rule out for Brian -added 1/25/24

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

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Thanks, Chaddylex, for the update.
I'm so glad to see investigators are keeping on top of his case. His family's dedication to finding him is heartwarming. I hope they find him.

 

[chaddylex]

Thanks, Chaddylex, for the update.
I'm so glad to see investigators are keeping on top of his case. His family's dedication to finding him is heartwarming. I hope they find him.

You are welcome. From listening to the Vanished Podcast about his disappearance and following his FB page, this case really has me wondering what happened to him. It breaks my heart that his mom passed away this past December not knowing what happened to him.

 

[summergirl1]

This is a good article, except that it doesn't mention his wallet with Driver's License was found in Austin at his and his roommates' apartment. Missing: Brian Vargo | Austin, TX | Uncovered

 

[chaddylex]

Another rule out was added to Brian's NamUs profile on 2/22/24.
He now has 6 rule outs/exclusions

 

[summergirl1]

What happened to Brian Vargo nearly 50 years ago? His niece is still looking for answers.

Brian made the honor roll during his freshman year at UT. Then things went downhill.

www.kut.org

 

[imstilla.grandma]

 

[mlhenn]

MISSING - Brian Thomas Vargo | Solve the Case

Brian was 20 years old in his 2nd year 2nd semester at the University of Texas and said he was going to CO to meet a friend (destination unknown) for spring break March 1976. His car broke down. He went home to Houston to get the title to sell the vehicle. It's unknown if he found the title...

www.solvethecase.org

 

[Sweetluv]

Bumping!

 

[mlhenn]

MISSING - Brian Thomas Vargo | Solve the Case

Brian was 20 years old in his 2nd year 2nd semester at the University of Texas and said he was going to CO to meet a friend (destination unknown) for spring break March 1976. His car broke down. He went home to Houston to get the title to sell the vehicle. It's unknown if he found the title...

www.solvethecase.org

Additional Details:
Brain's mother and sister have given DNA to be matched in Codis . Brian's niece also has DNA on GEDmatch open to law enforcement. An official missing persons case was filed in January 2021 and accepted by AustinPD Cold Cases. His finger prints have been obtained from HoustonPD and are also with his Namus profile.

Case Last Updated:
Sep 06, 2024

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[mlhenn]

Also to add:

MISSING - Brian Thomas Vargo | Solve the Case

Brian was 20 years old in his 2nd year 2nd semester at the University of Texas and said he was going to CO to meet a friend (destination unknown) for spring break March 1976. His car broke down. He went home to Houston to get the title to sell the vehicle. It's unknown if he found the title...

www.solvethecase.org

There is a thorough timeline and a map of interest points included at link above.