Joseph Engelhardt

• Missing Since 07/17/2025
• Missing From Houston, Texas
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race Native American
• Date of Birth 01/15/1979 (47)
• Age 46 years old
• Height and Weight 5'7, 160 pounds
• Medical Conditions Engelhardt had been sick from unknown causes for about two weeks before he disappeared, with symptoms including loss of appetite, a stiff neck, stomach pain, headaches, muscle aches and fever. He had spent a few days inpatient at the hospital but left it on the day of his disappearance. He has struggled with drug use in the past.
• Associated Vehicle(s) Gray 2021 Dodge Ram (accounted for)
• Distinguishing Characteristics Native American male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Engelhardt's nickname is Trailer Joe. He has gauged piercings in both ears and numerous tattoos on his neck, arms and hands, legs, and abdomen, including the name "Terri" on the side of his hand and a skull and a many-eyed alien on his upper arm. Photos of some of his arm and hand tattoos are posted with this case summary.

Details of Disappearance

Engelhart was last known to have walked out of a hospital in the 700 block of Cypress Creek Parkway in Houston, Texas on July 17, 2025. He left his mother's home in his gray 2021 Dodge Ram, leaving his phone behind, and admitted himself to to HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest hospital to seek treatment for his illness. A photo of Engelhart's truck is posted with this case summary.

He could barely speak and couldn't remember is name. After only a few days at the hospital he left. He has never been heard from again. It's uncharacteristic of Engelhart to leave without warning or abandon his dogs, and due to his medical condition his family fears he may be dead.