Above: Houk, circa 1990
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 1, 1990 from Indianapolis, Indiana Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: December 2, 1963 Age: 26 years old Height and Weight: 5'7, 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Blond hair, hazel eyes. The middle finger on Houk's right hand is crippled. He has pockmarks on his face and a surgical scar on his left knee. His nicknames are Bobby and Cowboy Bob, and may use the alias Peter Mack. Houk may have a beard. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A blue jacket, blue jeans and cowboy boots. Medical Conditions: Houk used tranquilizers at the time of his 1990 disappearance. He may have violent tendencies and caution is advised when approaching him.
Details of Disappearance
Houk was last seen walking away from his father's Indianapolis, Indiana residence on October 1, 1990. He was carrying a pair of cowboy boots and had two pairs of pants slung over his shoulder at the time. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in Houk's case. He didn't have access to a vehicle at the time of his 1990 disappearance and frequently hitchhiked. Palm Beach County, Florida authorities are investigating his disappearance.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated June 30, 2010; place of disappearance corrected, clothing/jewelry description added, distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.
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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
800-458-8477
The Doe Network
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
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