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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51119)
In the early morning hours of February 16, 2017, 60-year-old Billie Watson was last seen at his residence in Memphis, Tennessee. The specific details surrounding his disappearance remain limited, but it is known that he was at his home, specifically by a shed on the property, at approximately 3:00 a.m. when he vanished. Just days prior to his disappearance, on February 10, 2017, Watson had reportedly been involved in an altercation with his girlfriend's nephew, a detail that has been noted in the timeline of events leading up to his absence.

Billie Watson is described as a Black / African American male, standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 230 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes at the time he went missing. The circumstances of his disappearance from his home in the 38127 zip code of Memphis have left his loved ones with unanswered questions and growing concern. The Memphis Police Department is the primary agency investigating his case, but further public information regarding the investigation, potential leads, or search efforts has been scarce.

The lack of new information in the years since Billie Watson was last seen has made this a challenging case. His disappearance is marked by the troubling event that preceded it and the unsettling silence that has followed. The overview of the case is that a man vanished from his own property in the middle of the night following a recent physical dispute. Without any further evidence or witnesses, the trail has gone cold, leaving a family to wonder and a police department with an unresolved missing person file. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers, but it has certainly deepened the mystery surrounding what happened to Billie Watson.

Last Seen: Feb 16, 2017

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Memphis, Tennessee
UP17552 • Found Feb 22, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 6'1"

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.