TX TX - Dorien Thomas, 9, Amarillo, 26 Oct 1998

[Aurora90]

Would love to know what the tip entailed, seeing as the tip led to remains. I look forward to all updates.

 

[Aurora90]

Two years later, the calls are sporadic and always lead detectives back to the same place.

I would love to know if the calls always hinted at his remains being at a specific location, and if so, I wonder if that is the location where these remains were now found.

If so, there will be a lot to account for…

He was classified as a non-voluntary abduction from the start as opposed to a missing persons which is usually the case in scenarios such as these.

I wonder if LE always had a suspect in mind.

Either way, I truly hope 2024 bring closure and some sort of resolve (if at all possible) to the Thomas family. ‍

 

[Aurora90]

These remains are very close to home. And someone reported that they spoke with law enforecment because they found a body in the tunnels. Can anyone confirm there are tunnels near this area?

Was there a thunderstorm that night or the night of the 27th? I am having trouble confirming...

 

[Aurora90]

I find it synchronicitous that Brandon Thomas and his partner (Dorien's brother and his sister in law) gave birth to Mr. Dorien Deon Thomas about a day or two ago.

Praying this results in closure.

 

[Aurora90]

https://www.facebook.com/macabreclubpodcast/posts/639063965045596

There is camera footage of Dorien buying corn at a store which could be seen from their balcony. This has been confirmed by ATP, Dorien's brother. Apparently that was what he would do on his way to his godmother's house to grab the fishing pole and head to the lake. But the brother said his fishing pole was never picked up and that's when his brother knew something wasn't right.

Coincidentally, There is a comment stating someone begged the police to drag Lake Donavan. I am not sure if that is close to where he was last seen or not?

 

[Aurora90]

There was also lots of rain that week. could he have hid/taken shelter somewhere, hoping to wait out the storm?

 

[Aurora90]

Also it’s believed that the theory that Gloria was a sex worker was not accurate but she was accused by LE before she went missing. She would work 3 hours each way to and from work. Gloria’s daughter is disheartened with how her mothers case was treated.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Twenty-Six Years Later and No Answers for Amarillo Missing Child

Every year in Amarillo we have major events, holidays and even anniversaries that we count down to. One of the big ones this week is Halloween. Kids love Halloween. They love to dress up and go around and get as much candy as they possibly can.

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October 29, 2024

 

[Pennysmom1]

Jan 22, 2024

Pieces of bone found in northwest Amarillo field determined to be animal bone, not human

The pieces of of bone found buried in a northwest Amarillo field determined to be animal bones, not human.The bones were unearthed last month after the Amarillo

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Dorien Deon Thomas – The Charley Project

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Dorien, circa 1998; Age-progression to age 32 (circa 2021); Sketch of possible assailant

• Missing Since10/26/1998
• Missing FromAmarillo, Texas
• ClassificationEndangered Missing
• SexMale
• RaceBiracial, Black, White
• Date of Birth05/06/1989 (35)
• Age9 years old
• Height and Weight4'0, 60 pounds
• Clothing/Jewelry DescriptionA red shirt and jeans.
• Associated Vehicle(s)Aqua bicycle with very small white tires and rims, white handlebars, a black seat, a chrome-colored connection pole extending from the seat to the frame, a rusty chain, and the words "Free Style" on the side
• Distinguishing CharacteristicsBiracial (African-American/Caucasian) male. Black hair, brown eyes. Dorien is of mixed racial ancestry; his grandmother was Caucasian and the rest of his relatives are African-American.

Details of Disappearance​

Dorien resided in an apartment complex in the 1300 block of northwest Ninth Avenue in Amarillo, Texas. He was last seen on October 26, 1998. He reportedly filled his bicycle tires with air and began riding around the neighborhood, possibly intending to get a snack. Dorien has never been heard from again.

His aqua bicycle was similar in fashion to a girls' bike. It was outfitted with very small white tires and rims, white handlebars, a black seat, a chrome-colored connection pole extending from the seat to the frame, and a rusty chain. The words "Free Style" were imprinted on one side of the bicycle. It disappeared with Dorien and has never been recovered.

The circumstances surrounding Dorien's disappearance are unclear. He was reported as a missing child after more than 24 hours had elapsed since his disappearance. Authorities have been unable to determine if he was abducted or if other factors were involved in his case.

Dorien was one of the children who discovered the body of Gloria Ann Covington in August of 1997, more than one year prior to his disappearance. Dorien was playing in Hilltop Park in Amarillo with friends when they came across Covington's remains behind the YMCA building. She had been stabbed to death.

Covington's friend witnessed her murder and was assaulted herself during the crime. She said that Covington was attacked inside a light-colored pickup truck before her murder. Linda Gayle Jackson was killed one month after Covington's death. Witnesses reported that she entered a vehicle similar to the truck involved in Covington's case. Both women's homicides remain unsolved.

A friend of the victims was beaten by an unidentified Caucasian man in September 1998. She said her attacker had red hair pulled in a ponytail, blue eyes and a mustache. The victim stopped at Dorien's mother's residence for assistance after the incident. She said that Dorien was home at the time and was seen by the suspect.

The victim claimed that the assailant threatened to harm her again in the future. She believes that the individual may have been involved in Dorien's case. A sketch of the man is posted with this case summary.

Authorities have been unable to determine if Dorien's disappearance is related to the unsolved murders. Several of Dorien's relatives initially believed a family friend took him to Dallas, Texas after he disappeared. The individual called authorities shortly thereafter and was not involved in Dorien's case. Extensive searches of the Amarillo area produced no clues as to his whereabouts.

Dorien is described as a streetwise boy who knew his way around the neighborhood. Foul play is suspected in his case. Some agencies state that he disappeared near his grandmother's residence.

 

[Pennysmom1]

3333DMTX - Dorien Deon Thomas

Identifiers​

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Available
<<Thomas was known for riding his bicycle several hours in north Amarillo every day between Lipscomb Street and Wilson Street. When he got home from school, he would get on his bike and ride and come home about 7:30 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. every night. He loved to bike the streets, visiting friends and neighbors. He often played at Martin Road Lake while riding his bike in the area. He was reported as missing 24 hours after he and his bike disappeared. Family members originally thought a family friend took Thomas to Dallas, TX, but a call from the man ruled out that possibility.>>