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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42073) and 6 other sources
William Weatherall, an 84-year-old man, was last seen on January 6, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. He was reportedly driven away from his home by an unidentified African-American woman in a pink van. Weatherall was expected to receive a phone call from a friend later that evening, but when he failed to answer, concerned family members went to his residence. They found the gate to his driveway unusually open, his van parked in front, and his two German shepherd dogs unfed, all signs suggesting something was wrong.

Authorities suspect foul play in Weatherall's disappearance. His family believed it might be connected to a $17,000 property loan he had taken out on behalf of a friend, who later refused to repay him. Despite extensive investigations, no significant leads have surfaced, and Weatherall's case remains unsolved. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate, seeking any new information that could help resolve the mystery.
Last Seen: Jan 6, 1991

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3871
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3871 • Found Jan 14, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 60–80 vs 84
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 days after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3446
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3446 • Found Oct 2, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 63–80 vs 84 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
Weight 65%110 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Sylmar, California
UP10672 • Found Aug 15, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 60–80 vs 84 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'3"
Weight 77%118 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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