William Leach Missing from Laytonville, California age 49

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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 17, 1976

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William Donald Leach Alias: Frederick Donald Leach

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Victim Details

created

Sep 26, 2012

Case Added

Dec 09, 2021

firstname

William

lastname

Leach

Current Age

97

Age at Disappearance

49

Height

67 inches

Height To

68 inches

Weight

165 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Male

Last Seen

Mar 17, 1976

City

Laytonville

State

California

County

Mendocino County

Zip Code

95454

vehicles

182

Agency ID

12389

Agency Name

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Ukiah

Agency State

California

Agency County

Mendocino County

Agency Zip Code

95482

Agency Contact

Agency Address

951 Low Gap Road, California

Agency Phone

7074634411

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

1976-0715

Agency Report Date

1976-03-17

Primary Agency

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

12/06/2025

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William Leach
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