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William Bradford Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Jul 24, 1989

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Victim Details

Apr 17, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

William

Bradford

104

67

71 inches

135 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jul 24, 1989

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

15165

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

89-0325290

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24277) and 7 other sources
William Bradford, a 67-year-old man, was last seen on July 24, 1989, in Los Angeles, California. Bradford, who stood about 5'11" tall and weighed around 135 pounds, had gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes. Little is known about the specific circumstances leading to his disappearance, and his case has remained unsolved for decades. Bradford's details were entered into national missing persons databases, such as NamUs, but there have been no substantial leads to indicate his whereabouts since that time.

Despite the efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department's Missing Persons Unit, his case remains open, and investigators continue to seek information that could help resolve his disappearance. Bradford's case, like many cold cases from the 1980s, remains a mystery due to the lack of available details.
Last Seen: Jul 24, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP24277 | NamUs
  • William Bradford (murderer) - Wikipedia
  • People v. Bradford - 15 Cal.4th 1229 S005707 - Mon, 07/14/1997
  • More than half of women in killer's photos alive - NBC News
  • Police Defend Actions in Kidnaping, Citing Fear for Victims' Lives
  • William Richard Bradford - Murderpedia
  • Unsolved Mysteries - Wanted: William Bradford Bishop Jr. If you ...

    • 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 — Irwindale, California - unidentified case UP3096
    John Doe — Irwindale, California
    UP3096 • Found Jan 29, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 84%159 lb vs 135 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79658
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79658 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 89%156 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3875
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3875 • Found Nov 30, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 55–65 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 36%185 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP86642
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP86642 • Found Nov 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 83%160–180 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP16331
    John Doe — California
    UP16331 • Found Apr 1, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 92%154 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Torrance, California
    UP12686 • Found Oct 3, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sylmar, California
    UP10672 • Found Aug 15, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%118 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3448 • Found Sep 26, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 44–64 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP151807
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP151807 • Found Sep 22, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 55–65 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 36 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 18%194 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP159079
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP159079 • Found Apr 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 53%Est. 45–60 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 37 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 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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