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Melvin Wilson Missing Person Case

Last seen in St. Paul, Minnesota on Sep 15, 1971

Victim Details

Jun 30, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

Melvin

Wilson

99

44

71 inches

73 inches

175 lbs

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 15, 1971

St. Paul

Minnesota

Ramsey County

55101

No

22074

Dane County Sheriff's Office

Madison

Wisconsin

Dane County

53703

Kurt Pierce

Lt.

115 West Doty Street, Wisconsin

6082846155

County

Law Enforcement

120244912

Dane County Sheriff's Office

Black

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15178) and 10 other sources
Melvin Luther Wilson, a 44-year-old man from St. Paul, Minnesota, went missing on September 15, 1971. On that day, he was scheduled to appear in federal court facing counterfeit charges connected to operations spanning Minnesota and Wisconsin, but he never showed up. Prior to his disappearance, Wilson had been involved in counterfeiting operations and had been under investigation by federal authorities.

Despite extensive efforts to locate him, Wilson has not been seen or heard from since. His case remains unresolved, and he is considered a fugitive as well as a missing person. Wilson stood around 6 feet tall and weighed between 175 and 195 pounds, with black hair and blue eyes. He had distinguishing features such as a tattoo of an anchor on his right forearm and a scar over his right eye.

There has been speculation over the years regarding Wilson’s disappearance, including theories linking him to criminal activity or even suggesting that he might have assumed a new identity. However, no solid evidence has emerged to explain what happened to him. His case remains open, and law enforcement continues to seek information regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Sep 15, 1971

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Melvin Wilson- Wisconsin- 1971
  • MELVIN LUTHER WILSON: Missing from St. Paul
  • Melvin Wilson | Unsolved Mysteries Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Persons - Melvin Wilson
  • Missing Persons (Melvin Wilson) - DB COOPER
  • Wilson, Melvin Luther - 9/15/1971 - Tapatalk
  • MN - Melvin Luther Wilson, 43, St. Paul, 15 Sept 1971 | Websleuths
  • MELVIN LUTHER WILSON has been missing from St. Paul, MN ...
  • Melvin Wilson Funeral Service - YouTube

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP124186 • Found Sep 25, 1995
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 99%156 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota - unidentified case UP763
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP763 • Found Dec 16, 2003
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"–6'1"
    Weight 72%131 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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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