Tom Stump disappeared on July 24, 1995 at approx 11:00 AM from his Sugarloaf Key, Florida home. No one has seen or heard from Tom since.

Tom's mother last spoke to Tom on the phone on the 23rd of July. Tom informed his mother that he had rented a van and was taking his wife and their 2 daughters on vacation. He told his mother he would call her as soon as he got back. Tom then ran some errands and had dinner with his family to celebrate his youngest daughters 8th birthday. The very next day, Tom either walked away or was driven away from his home.

There is conflicting information on what occurred that day, which leads law enforcement unable to solve Tom's disappearance.

Tom's wife and 12 year old step daughter, claim that Tom walked into the woods behind their home, and stated he was not returning. Tom's wife claimed that she had just asked Tom for a divorce and Tom stated he was going to commit suicide.

Law enforcement considers the possibility that foul play may be involved with Tom's disappearance. One factor indicating foul play comes from Tom's 8 year old daughter's statement that "her father drove off in a car", yet both the Stumps vehicles were still at the residence when police arrived. There are other details that cause law enforcement to consider the possibility that Tom did not leave his home, children, and profitable company, willingly.

If you have any information about this case, please contact:

Monroe County Florida Sheriff at (800)346-TIPS or (305)296-2424.

Related Web Site:

Tom's mother Rose and the family of Diana Harris believe there is a possibility that Tom's disappearance is connected to the 1981 disappearance of Diana Harris. To find out more go to www.realcrimes.com