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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12373) and 3 other sources
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.

At the time of his disappearance, Houran was described as a Caucasian male, approximately 6'1" to 6'2" tall and weighing around 215 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. Despite the burned vehicle being a crucial piece of evidence, the investigation has not yielded significant leads, and his case remains unsolved. The Miami-Dade Police Department continues to treat it as an open investigation, and his status remains as both an absconder and a missing person due to his probation status at the time.

Anyone with information that could help solve this case is encouraged to contact local authorities, as his family and law enforcement still seek answers.

Last Seen: Dec 10, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 63%156 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP6750
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6750 • Found Aug 8, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 48–58 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 20%5'8" vs 6'2"
Weight 82%174 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Homestead, Florida - unidentified case UP572
John Doe — Homestead, Florida
UP572 • Found Sep 10, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 0%105 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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