William Houran Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Dec 10, 2005

Victim Details

Created

Sep 22, 2011

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

Firstname

William

Lastname

Houran

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

74 inches

Weight

215 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 10, 2005

City

Miami

State

Florida

County

Miami-Dade County

Agency ID

97142

Agency Name

Miami-Dade Police Department - Homicide Bureau

Agency City

Doral

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Miami-Dade County

Agency Zip Code

33172

Agency Contact

Jonathan Grossman

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

9105 NW 25 Street, Florida

Agency Phone

3054712400

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

PD051212203283

Primary Agency

Miami-Dade Police Department - Homicide Bureau

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/20/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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William Paul Houran, 45, was last seen on December 10, 2005, in Miami, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, he was dealing with a history of drug abuse and was on probation following a drug-related conviction. Despite this, very few details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance have surfaced. His car was later found burned, which raised further suspicions. Houran's case has been classified as endangered missing, as authorities suspect foul play may have been involved.

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Last Seen: Dec 10, 2005

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP12373 - Office of Justice Programs

William Paul Houran - The Charley Project

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William Houran Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Dec 10, 2005

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