The Missouri backwoods hold a cold secret, a ghost named Timothy Thomas Coombs. Twenty-nine years. Nearly three decades since he allegedly pumped a bullet into a Missouri Highway Trooper standing in his own home. A calculated act, they say, payback for a friend’s arrest. The trooper lived, a miracle considering the chest wound, but Coombs vanished into the Ozark hills, becoming a phantom the law has chased ever since. The FBI lists him as a priority, and for good reason. This isn’t a petty thief or a drug runner; this is a man who escalated to violence against those sworn to protect, and that makes him dangerous.
Coombs, born somewhere between February and July of 1959 in New Jersey, is described as a wiry 5’7”, around 140 pounds. Blue eyes, brown hair – though reports say he’s a chameleon, changing his appearance with beards, mustaches, even glasses. He’s a tree planter, a volunteer firefighter, blending into the ordinary, masking the rage that allegedly boiled over that September night in 1994. But don’t let the mundane occupations fool you. Sources paint a picture of a man steeped in extremist ideology, a believer in radical anti-government views and the tenets of the Christian Identity Movement. Witnesses have noted a peculiar affectation – fringe on his cuffs and pant legs, a visual marker of his beliefs. He reportedly identifies as a Christian Israelite, a detail that speaks to the depth of his convictions, and the potential for further radicalization.
The warrant out of McDonald County, Missouri, is simple: First Degree Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, coupled with Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution. Simple on paper, a nightmare in practice. Coombs isn’t just running from a charge; he’s running *with* a grudge, fueled by ideology and a willingness to use violence. The FBI considers him armed and dangerous, a threat to anyone who crosses his path. The years haven’t dulled the agency’s focus, and neither should yours.
The hunt continues, stretching from the rural landscapes of Missouri to anywhere Coombs might have drifted. They’ve put a substantial bounty on his head: up to $100,000 for information leading to his capture. A hundred thousand dollars for bringing a violent fugitive to justice, for closing a decades-old wound.
If you’ve seen him, if you have *any* information, no matter how small, don’t wait. Contact the FBI immediately. Don’t approach him. Let the professionals handle it. This man is a danger, and the silence of the Ozarks has lasted long enough.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Timothy Thomas Coombs |
| Charges | Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution – First Degree Assault On A Law Enforcement Officer |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | February 21, 1959, July 7, 1959 |
| Race / Sex | white / Male |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5’7″ |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | blue / brown |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Missouri |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Timothy Thomas Coombs
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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