Stanley Lionel Cooper
Stanley Lionel Cooper, 27, disappeared from Thora, NSW, on August 19, 1959, driving a blue vehicle. He may have left voluntarily after telling his mother he was unhappy and was considering leaving; however, the complete lack of contact is concerning. Please contact police, your nearest embassy, or other appropriate officials if you have information that may help in resolving this case.

Details
๐งIdentity
Full Name: Stanley Lionel Cooper
Alternative Name: Unknown
Case Status: Missing
Record ID#: 0141
*The names โJane Doeโ and โJohn Doeโ are English names used when the personโs true name is not known. If used above, the name refers to a person of unknown identity.
๐ชช Description
Date of Birth*: March 8, 1932
Birthplace: Unknown
Age at the Time: 27
Age Group: 20s
Biological Sex: Male
Hair: Black or Dark Brown
Eyes: Blue
Skin Complexion: Fair or Light
Shoe Size: Unknown
Ethnicity: Caucasian or White
Nationality: Australia
Languages Spoken: English
*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means โsometime that yearโ.
๐ชPhysical Build
Physical Build: Medium Build
Height:
Feet and Inches (ftโ inโ)
5’11”
Centimeters (cm)
180 cm
Weight
Pounds (lbs)
Unknown
Kilograms (kg)
Unknown
๐๏ธ Distinguishing Features
Distinguishing Marks:
- Unknown
Medical Condition: Unknown
Physical Abnormality: The tip of his right index finger had been amputated
Dental Condition: Unknown
Scars & Other Marks: Unknown
Piercings: Unknown
Tattoos: Unknown
Other Descriptors: Unknown
๐ Possessions
Clothing
- Unknown
Possessions:
- Unknown
The Facts
โDisappearance
Date of the Disappearance*: August 19, 1959
Description: Stanley Lionel Cooper, aged 27, was last seen leaving his home in Thora, near Bellingen, New South Wales, Australia, on August 19, 1959, where he was living with his father. He was reportedly driving a blue vehicle at the time. It is alleged that Stanley had confided in his mother prior to his disappearance, expressing his unhappiness and indicating his intention to leave voluntarily. Despite extensive searches and investigations, the reasons for his disappearanceโwhether voluntary or otherwiseโremain unclear, with no definitive evidence confirming his whereabouts.
Multiple Victims?: No
Rumored or Actual Sightings: An unconfirmed sighting of Stanley was reported on Fraser Island in 1962, but this has not been substantiated, and he has not contacted any family members or friends since vanishing.
*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means โsometime that yearโ.
๐ชฆRecovery
Date the Body was Recovered: Unknown
Description: Unknown
Possible Signs Of . . . : Unknown
Time of Death: Unknown
Cause of Death: Unknown
Recovered Remains (if partial): Unknown
Suspected Homicide?: Unknown
Multiple Victims?: Unknown
DNA Tested (No Match): Unknown
*If the date says January 1, this is often just a placeholder for an unknown specific date. It usually means โsometime that yearโ.
๐ Vehicle
Description: Blue-Grey Holden Sedan
License Plate: Unknown
๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Key Person(s)
Description: Unknown
Location
Address: Unknown
City: Thora
Province or State: New South Wales
Country: Australia
Postal Code: 2454
Latitude, Longitude: -30.436741,152.7371605
General Location: Town or City
More Details
Related Cases:
None
Map of Key Specific Locations:
N/A
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Additional Resources
Contact Police
๐ข Agency: Missing Persons Competence Centre (KAP)
๐ป Website: https://www.bundeskriminalamt.at/404/
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๐ Phone Number (#): (0) 1 24 836-985025
โ ๏ธ Emergency Phone Number (#): 0
IDD Prefix: 00
Country Code: +43
๐ Alternative Contact(s):
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– 147 Rat Auf Draht (Website ๐ป)
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