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William Forshee, Jr Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Apr 16, 1973

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Victim Details

Jan 11, 2012

Jul 9, 2024

William

Forshee, Jr

70

17

68 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Apr 16, 1973

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33170

11198

Miami-Dade Police Department

Doral

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33178

Suzanne Gowdie

Police Detective

1701 NW 87th Avenue #100, Florida

3057153300

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.miamidade.gov/police/

PD090602244500

Apr 16, 1973

Miami-Dade Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13574) and 6 other sources
William Henry Forshee Jr., aged 17, was last seen on April 16, 1973, in Miami, Florida. He, his father William Forshee Sr., and two other men, Minni "Benny" Gaskins and DeWitt Lewis, embarked on an overnight fishing trip in an 18-foot outboard boat, departing from the Captain’s Landing Marina on Marco Island. The group was expected to return, but they never made it back to shore. Their truck and boat trailer were found at the marina, but neither the boat nor the men have ever been located.

There are theories suggesting they may have encountered trouble at sea, as another man, Robert Stone, also vanished from a nearby area at the same time, though it's unclear whether their disappearances are related. Despite extensive searches, no trace of the men or the boat has been found, leaving the case unresolved for over five decades. Foul play is suspected in their disappearance, but no concrete evidence has emerged to explain what happened
Last Seen: Apr 16, 1973

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    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13811
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP13811 • Found Jun 10, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP13851
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP13851 • Found Mar 11, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%173 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1295
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1295 • Found Oct 14, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%127 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1137 • Found Oct 24, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1300 • Found Jul 15, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 11–20 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP7513
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP7513 • Found Jul 7, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–42 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1160
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1160 • Found Jun 15, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%164 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP141251 • Found Sep 8, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 8–22 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 39%96 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1075 • Found Jan 5, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Gulf Stream, Florida - unidentified case UP1086
    John Doe — Gulf Stream, Florida
    UP1086 • Found Mar 27, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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