When a small town Texas teen goes missing, an entire community turns out to search the high prairie by land and air. A mysterious death, a contentious debate and shocking accounts of corruption are explored in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Tom Brown was 18-years-old when he went missing from his small hometown of Canadian, Texas in 2016. His partial remains were found approx. two years later, and it remains unknown how he died. The Texas Attorney General’s Office has suspended their investigation into his death pending further information. Image source: family photo.At the time of Tom Brown’s disappearance and death, Nathan Lewis was the Sheriff of Hemphill County. He had previously been accused of wrongfully detaining and harassing Tom, and his investigation into Tom’s case has drawn significant criticism. He is no longer Sheriff. Image source: Hemphill County Sheriff’s Office.This letter of reprimand was issued to former Hemphill County Sheriff Nathan Lewis by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Image source: TCOLE.In this letter to the editor, Hemphill County Sheriff Pearson (predecessor of Sheriff Lewis) responds to a complaint from Tom Brown’s mother alleging that then-Deputy Lewis harassed her son.Tom Brown was a well-rounded, multi-talented young man who not only performed well as an athlete, but earned top grades, excelled as a member of the drama team, and served as class president. Most importantly, he was known for treating others with kindness. His life was cut short at the age of 18, and his manner and cause of death remain unknown. Image source: family photo.This police photo shows Tom’s vehicle where it was located, near a wastewater treatment facility. Image source: Hemphill County Sheriff’s Office.This police photo shows the interior of Tom’s vehicle, shortly after it was found. Image source: Hemphill County Sheriff’s Office.This police photo shows the interior of Tom’s vehicle, shortly after it was found. Image source: Hemphill County Sheriff’s Office.This police photo shows the cartridge casing that was found inside of Tom’s vehicle. Whether or not the casing had anything to do with Tom’s death is unknown. Image source: Hemphill County Sheriff’s Office.This map shows where Tom’s vehicle, backpack, phone and remains were found. Image source: Texas Office of the Attorney General.
Hi, Liz. If you’re referring to the Canadian, TX zip code pictured on the TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) letter to former Sheriff Lewis: I’m not associated with TCOLE in any way, and can’t speak for the organization. However, you can find out more about them (and contact options, if needed) at: tcole.texas.gov
Looks like a straightforward typo to me, though.
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why is the zip code incorrect?
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Hi, Liz. If you’re referring to the Canadian, TX zip code pictured on the TCOLE (Texas Commission on Law Enforcement) letter to former Sheriff Lewis: I’m not associated with TCOLE in any way, and can’t speak for the organization. However, you can find out more about them (and contact options, if needed) at: tcole.texas.gov
Looks like a straightforward typo to me, though.
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