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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21910) and 2 other sources
In the quiet community of Temperance, Michigan, a young man's disappearance has remained a somber mystery for decades. Victor Vaughn Credland, a 27-year-old male, was last seen on a cold winter day, February 13, 1974. He was at a residence in Bedford Township where he had been staying. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were immediately concerning to those who knew him, and the passage of time has done little to ease the uncertainty for his loved ones. At the time he went missing, Victor was described as a White/Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He had brown hair styled in a crew cut-flat top and brown eyes.

The initial investigation into Victor's disappearance was handled by the Michigan State Police, Monroe Post, who were alerted to his absence the day after he was last seen. From the outset, investigators suspected that foul play was involved in his case. The details of what led them to this conclusion have not been widely publicized, leaving a void of information that has been difficult for his family to bear. Victor was associated with a 1965 green Ford 300 series vehicle with a Michigan license plate, BKT819, though it is unclear what role, if any, this vehicle played in his disappearance. The lack of concrete leads and evidence has made the investigation a challenging one from the very beginning.

Over the years, the case of Victor Vaughn Credland has grown cold, but it has never been forgotten. The official NamUs case was created on September 23, 2013, bringing his story into a national database of missing persons and offering a glimmer of hope that new information might emerge. Despite the passage of nearly five decades, the core questions of what happened to Victor and who was responsible remain unanswered. The belief that foul play was a factor in his disappearance continues to be a central part of the case overview, a haunting reminder that someone likely holds the key to resolving this long-standing mystery. The enduring efforts of law enforcement and the unwavering hope of his family are a testament to the lasting impact of his absence. The case remains an open investigation, a puzzle with missing pieces that his loved ones and investigators still hope to one day find.

Last Seen: Feb 13, 1974

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 — Wyandotte, Michigan
UP86878 • Found Nov 18, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP12031 • Found Jun 15, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8237
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8237 • Found Jun 11, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%141 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan - unidentified case UP85671
John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan
UP85671 • Found Aug 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 48 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP13143 • Found Mar 8, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — River Rouge, Michigan
UP11881 • Found Dec 28, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP12044 • Found Jun 15, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Wyandotte, Michigan
UP8220 • Found Jun 15, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 42–62 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9885 • Found Jun 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 70%120 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP11848
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11848 • Found Aug 24, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%179 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue 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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