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David Widner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Walnut Creek, California on Mar 1, 1983

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Victim Details

Aug 22, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

David

Widner

81

38

72 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 1, 1983

Walnut Creek

California

Contra Costa County

94596

14097

Walnut Creek Police Department

Walnut Creek

California

,

83-2342

Walnut Creek Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21582) and 4 other sources
David B. Widner, 38 years old, was last seen in Walnut Creek, California, in March 1983. He disappeared shortly after being released from police custody following an alcohol-related arrest. Widner has never been heard from again, and few details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. He is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 190 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a tattoo of a flying bird on his right shoulder. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 1983

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • David Widner, Missing Person (1983)
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP21582
  • David B. Widner - The Charley Project
  • Missing Persons, from NAMPN 1980 to 1986 - Poli-con-deaths

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 89%219 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 94%165 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%205 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated - Brisbane, California
    UP9683 • Found Mar 6, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP17744 • Found Feb 11, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2399 • Found Feb 20, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 99%210 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 65%Est. 18–35 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 62%137 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb

    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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    David B. Widner was 38 when he was last seen in Walnut Creek, California, in March 1983. He vanished... ...Read More
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