TX TX - Lawrence Wells, 29, Houston, 28 Sept 1992

[Kat]

The Doe Network:
Case File 425DMTX

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/425dmtx.html

Lawrence Edward Wells III
Missing since September 28, 1992 from Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Classification: Endangered Missing



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Vital Statistics

Date Of Birth: June 27, 1963
Age at Time of Disappearance: 29 years old
Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8"; 140 lbs.
Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Blue eyes; brown hair.
Marks, Scars: He has a small scar above his right eyebrow.
Clothing: He was last seen wearing a burgundy and bright green Hawaiian shirt, blue jeans and tennis shoes.


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Circumstances of Disappearance
Lawrence Wells was last reported seen by his mother and stepfather on September 28, 1992. He cooked them dinner, then left to collect some money owed to him. Soon after, Wells' black Dodge Colt was found downtown in the 2200 block of Smith. He has not been seen since and foul play is feared.



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Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse
800-346-3243
Or
Houston Police Department
713-227-9612

Agency Case Number: 106026392

NCIC Number: M-212183602
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/w/wells_lawrence.html

Not listed in NamUs at this time.

Can not find archived articles at this time.

Lawrence has been missing almost 18 years. Come home soon.

 

[KateB]

Lawrence Edward Wells III is listed in NamUs now.

https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/9084/1


When motherhood becomes victimhood
FRANK MICHEL | February 18, 2001

Lawrence Edward Wells III cooked his mother dinner, wished her goodbye and told her to wait up because he was going to bring her back some cranberry muffins. Lee Wells never saw him again after that simple farewell on the evening of Sept. 28, 1992.

A week later, Wells and her husband found her 29-year-old son's car near downtown. His body has never been found, and the man suspected of killing her son in a dispute over money has never been brought to justice for it and remains on the lam from other felony convictions
http://www.chron.com/default/article/When-motherhood-becomes-victimhood-2012717.php

His mother passed away in 2011.

 

[Houston Mom]

https://identifyus.org/en/cases/3187

On Dec 5, 2005 a 40-60 male was found in the Montrose area of Houston.
5'7" 145 lbs

"Various people at scene claimed that the decedent’s name is either Darryl Thomas Lawrence or William Thomas Lawrence"

http://www.harriscountytx.gov/CmpDocuments/21/Unidentified Decedent Fliers/2005-12-06.pdf

 

[KateB]

I see a resemblence and Wells would be 49 now, which fits. Circumstances seem off but after these amazing few days in Cleveland, he very well could have been hiding for his life these past 20 years. It doesn't appear that his mother submitted any DNA samples before her death, though.

 

[Houston Mom]

I see a resemblence and Wells would be 49 now, which fits. Circumstances seem off but after these amazing few days in Cleveland, he very well could have been hiding for his life these past 20 years. It doesn't appear that his mother submitted any DNA samples before her death, though.

Hopefully his Dad, sibling or other family member will step forward and submit a sample. Or maybe there will be a fingerprint comparison? Looking forward to the ME's result.

 

[Houston Mom]

Mother's Obit?

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?pid=152196138#fbLoggedOut

"Lee was also a director for "Justice for All" & "Parents of Murdered Children". "

 

[KateB]

One would think that being an advocate for murdered children, submitting DNA would have been a priority. I do see he has 4 aunts in the obituary. No mention of siblings. I wonder if LEW II is still living.

 

[Houston Mom]

Hopefully his Dad, sibling or other family member will step forward and submit a sample. Or maybe there will be a fingerprint comparison? Looking forward to the ME's result.

Heard that fingerprints were not a match.

 

[Houston Mom]

Could this be Mr. Wells: Found in Mo. in 2000. Probable year of death 1985-1997

https://identifyus.org/en/cases/8023

 

[Hippyqueen]

Lawrence is my brother there is DNA on file my dad Ed Jr we are still searching and trying to get police records released to us any information would be greatly appreciated . Michele

 

[Hippyqueen]

Yes we know Ms Judy passed way I would like to know about Sidney Flowers

 

[Houston Mom]

Michele, Welcome. On June 10, 2017 the Harris County Forensic Science Institute along with Houston Police, and Harris County Sheriff Office will have a Missing Person's Day . Come join us and meet other families in your same circumstance along with agencies which desire to aid your family.

 

[Houston Mom]

Missing Person's Event Harris County TX

 

[Savemecastiel]

Bumping

 

[Atombudd]

Lawrence is my brother there is DNA on file my dad Ed Jr we are still searching and trying to get police records released to us any information would be greatly appreciated . Michele

Yes we know Ms Judy passed way I would like to know about Sidney Flowers

Confused a bit by the previous posts. Hippyqueen aka Michele made only these 2 posts and claims she was Lawrence's sister. Possibly a step sister from a previous marriage? I ask because Judith Wells obituary makes no mention of a daughter and then she refers to her as Ms Judy. Also WHO is Sidney flowers I wonder.
I found a 2001 article with Lawrence's mother Lee (Judy also went by Lee Wells)
When motherhood becomes victimhood It says that there is a man suspecting of killing Lawrence but does not mention his name. I can find nothing else online as far as media, no statements from police or family.

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Charley Project link:

Lawrence Edward Wells III – The Charley Project

NamUs link:

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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

www.namus.gov

@carbuff No rush, but for our future reference, which UIDs are listed as rule-outs please?

He has been missing for 30 years. It's sad that there have been no answers and no justice.

 

[carbuff]

He's listed as an exclusion for these Does, all in Virginia:

UP14360
08/14/2015
Bland
VA

UP6639
07/28/2007
Fairfax
VA

UP11248
08/20/2012
Fairfax
VA

UP6278
07/05/2007
Botetourt
VA

UP13739
03/28/2015
Virginia Beach
VA

UP6171
12/26/2005
Pittsylvania
VA

UP6638
04/06/2006
Fairfax
VA

UP10908
08/29/2012
Fairfax
VA

UP7605
07/21/2010
Mecklenburg
VA

UP6303
01/26/1997
Warren
VA

UP6149
01/22/1996
Halifax
VA

UP6304
08/01/1993
Clarke
VA

UP14518
04/03/2010
Shenandoah
VA

UP6305
07/30/2002
Prince William
VA

UP2667
08/18/2008
Dinwiddie
VA

UP787
02/09/2002
Richmond
VA

UP6762
10/08/1995
Richmond
VA

UP6315
11/21/2009
Mecklenburg
VA

UP6637
10/07/2006
Fairfax
VA
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[spartanx]

I read that you went to collect some money from someone? or did he go to his job to collect? If he went to someone, he has the impression that they did not want to pay him and perhaps the situation got out of control and he was murdered...
either way
rest in peace

 

[John/Jane Doe]

425DMTX - Lawrence Edward Wells III