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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57999) and 6 other sources
Richard Williams, a 44-year-old man from San Francisco, was last seen on February 5, 2004. On that day, Williams received a ride to a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station in San Francisco from an acquaintance named "Fernando," whose last name and address remain unknown. After this interaction, Williams was never heard from again, and the details surrounding his disappearance are limited.

Described as a Caucasian male, Williams had blond hair, stood around 5'0", and weighed approximately 155 pounds at the time he went missing. His case has remained unsolved for years, and efforts to locate him or uncover new information have so far been unsuccessful. Law enforcement continues to appeal to the public for any information that could help in solving this case.

The San Francisco Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance, but without additional leads or information on "Fernando," the case remains a cold one. Authorities and Williams' loved ones hope that renewed attention to his case may one day lead to answers.

Last Seen: Feb 5, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 36%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'0"
Weight 84%127 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Rio Vista, California
UP147996 • Found Feb 12, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'0"
Weight 97%137 lb vs 155 lb

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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