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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55949) and 4 other sources
In the early summer of 1982, a 25-year-old man named Timothy Wayne Coulson embarked on a journey with the intention of turning a new page in his life. He left Toronto, Ontario, with a plan to travel to Wells, British Columbia, to collect his belongings and, as he had expressed, to get his life together. This trip was meant to be a step towards a more stable future for Timothy, who had been living a transient lifestyle. His journey, however, took an unforeseen and heartbreaking turn. On June 14, 1982, Timothy was last seen in Kirkland, Washington. After this sighting, he vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a family left to wonder what became of him. Timothy was a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'9' and 5'10' and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds. He had some distinctive dental features, including chipped upper front teeth and lower teeth that were in poor condition. At the time of his disappearance, he may have had a full beard and mustache.

The circumstances surrounding Timothy's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to piece together his last known movements. His history of living a transient life added a layer of complexity to the investigation from the outset. It was known that Timothy faced personal struggles, including a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, for which he had been hospitalized in the past. These challenges undoubtedly made him a more vulnerable individual, a fact that has been a source of deep concern for those who have searched for him over the years. The Kirkland Police Department has been the investigating agency in his case, but the passage of time has not brought forth any significant leads or answers. The lack of information has been a persistent and painful aspect of this case, leaving a long and cold trail for investigators to follow.

Over the many years that have passed since Timothy Coulson was last seen, his case has remained open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. There has been at least one unconfirmed sighting of him in 1987 in Tofino, British Columbia, by a friend of his brother, but this lead did not result in a resolution. Unconfirmed rumors have also circulated that he may have met a Native American and was living on a reservation. The lack of concrete evidence or new information has made it incredibly difficult for his loved ones and law enforcement to find any sense of closure. The overview of Timothy's case is one of a young man at a crossroads in his life, seeking a fresh start but ultimately disappearing without a trace. His story is a poignant reminder of the countless individuals who go missing, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and the enduring hope that one day, the silence will be broken and the truth of their whereabouts will come to light.

Last Seen: Jun 14, 1982

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Washington - unidentified case UP5697
John Doe — Washington
UP5697 • Found Mar 18, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 18–24 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 94%155 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Issaquah, Washington - unidentified case UP8582
John Doe — Issaquah, Washington
UP8582 • Found Jan 15, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11907
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP11907 • Found Aug 25, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%154 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11906
John Doe — Portland, Oregon
UP11906 • Found Jul 28, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%154 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP87994 • Found Jun 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180–200 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington - unidentified case UP67767
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP67767 • Found Sep 6, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Washington
UP10464 • Found Feb 28, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%160–190 lb vs 180–200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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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