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William Pear Missing Person Case

Last seen in Morro Bay, California on Aug 06, 1985

Victim Details

Oct 01, 2015

Apr 25, 2017

William

Pear

82

42

70 inches

72 inches

200 lbs

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 06, 1985

Morro Bay

California

San Luis Obispo County

17300

Morro Bay Police Department

Morro Bay

California

,

854939 / 03000895

1985-09-17

Morro Bay Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/12/2026


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William Herbert Pear, aged 42, was last seen on August 6, 1985, leaving his job as a chef at the Great American Fish Company in Morro Bay, California. On the day of his disappearance, Pear mentioned he was traveling to Long Beach with someone and expected to return the following day. However, he never returned, and no one has heard from him since. There is speculation that Pear may have attempted to hitchhike to Long Beach or San Diego. All of his personal belongings were left behind, raising co ...
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Last Seen: Aug 06, 1985

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  • William Herbert Pear | State of California - Department of Justice
  • KSBY - William Pear disappeared in 1985. Last month, Morro...
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