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John Welty Missing Person Case

Last seen in Davie, Florida on Dec 24, 1998

Victim Details

Feb 3, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

John

Welty

68

41

71 inches

160 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 24, 1998

Davie

Florida

Broward County

33324

Unknown

11324

Davie Police Department

Town of Davie

Florida

Broward County

33324

Adam Granit

Detective

1230 South Nob Hill Road, Florida

9546938200

Local

Law Enforcement

99-01-2075

Dec 24, 1998

Davie Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13817) and 4 other sources
John Leslie Welty, a 41-year-old man from Davie, Florida, was last seen on December 24, 1998. He disappeared under suspicious circumstances, and foul play is suspected in his case. Welty was reported missing by his wife a week after he was last seen at his home. At the time of his disappearance, Welty was known to be using drugs, which authorities believe may be linked to his disappearance.

Welty had several distinguishing features, including scars on various parts of his body and tattoos on his left wrist and upper arm. He stood 5'11" tall, weighed between 160 and 210 pounds, and had brown hair and eyes, although some reports suggest his eyes might have been blue. Despite extensive investigation, no significant leads have emerged, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities fear that he may have been murdered and his body disposed of in an unknown location.

His case is considered an endangered missing person case, and investigators are still seeking information that could lead to his whereabouts. The Davie Police Department continues to work on the case, but no new developments have been reported in recent years.
Last Seen: Dec 24, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Cold Case Files 1990-1999 - Davie-FL.gov
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP13817 | NamUs
  • 3379DMFL - John Leslie Welty - Doe Network
  • John Leslie Welty - The Charley Project

    • 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 — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6083 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 74%120 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5788
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5788 • Found Jul 22, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 86%130 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida - unidentified case UP93483
    John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida
    UP93483 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 79%124 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6750
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6750 • Found Aug 8, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%174 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Homestead, Florida - unidentified case UP572
    John Doe — Homestead, Florida
    UP572 • Found Sep 10, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 52%105 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13117
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP13117 • Found Nov 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP570
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP570 • Found Aug 7, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland Park, Florida
    UP13347 • Found Mar 26, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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    I've been digging around John Leslie Welty's case and stumbled upon the fact that he had quite a few... ...Read More
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