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William Wilson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Thousand Palms, California on Oct 21, 1998

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Victim Details

Jun 7, 2015

Nov 27, 2023

William

Wilson

56

28

71 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 21, 1998

Thousand Palms

California

Riverside County

92276

No

24050

Riverside County Sheriff's Department

Riverside

California

Riverside County

92501

4095 Lemon Street, California

9519552400

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.riversidesheriff.org/

OR98298013

Riverside County Sheriff's Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28961) and 4 other sources
William Wilson, aged 28, was last seen on October 21, 1998, in Thousand Palms, California. At around 4:00 p.m. that day, he was at World Products Recycling, a location in Thousand Palms, but he disappeared under unclear circumstances and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Wilson, who also went by the nickname "Willie," was wearing a blue jumpsuit and glasses. He is described as a white male, standing 5'11" tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

Despite efforts from investigators, there has been little progress in locating him, and his case remains open. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department continues to handle the investigation, but no significant leads have emerged since he vanished. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Last Seen: Oct 21, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • William Wilson - The Charley Project
  • 3355DMCA - William Wilson - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP28961
  • Willie Wilson | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Thermal, California
    UP7024 • Found Oct 9, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP13227
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13227 • Found May 10, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP13535 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Jacumba, California
    UP56631 • Found Jun 3, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'2" vs 5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13536 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%126 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56199 • Found May 3, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%162–182 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP2892 • Found Mar 31, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 85%124 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Salton Sea, California
    UP13553 • Found May 12, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Salton City, California
    UP15187 • Found Jun 25, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen

    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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