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William Leach Missing Person Case

Last seen in Laytonville, California on Mar 17, 1976

Victim Details

Sep 26, 2012

Dec 09, 2021

William

Leach

99

49

67 inches

68 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 17, 1976

Laytonville

California

Mendocino County

95454

12389

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

Ukiah

California

Mendocino County

95482

951 Low Gap Road, California

7074634411

County

Law Enforcement

1976-0715

1976-03-17

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/10/2026


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William Donald Leach, aged 49, was last seen on March 17, 1976, near his home just south of Laytonville, California. Leach, who also went by the name Frederick Donald Leach, was a mechanic known for his passion for collecting vehicles and motorcycles. At the time of his disappearance, he was involved in a dispute with some individuals, reportedly over his refusal to sell them certain items. Shortly before he went missing, a friend observed Leach limping, and Leach mentioned that he had been beat ...
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Last Seen: Mar 17, 1976

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  • William Donald Leach - The Charley Project
  • William Donald Leach Alias: Frederick Donald Leach
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