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William Bunch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pasadena, California on Oct 07, 1990

Victim Details

Created

Aug 11, 2011

Case Added

Nov 04, 2019

Firstname

William

Lastname

Bunch

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

155 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 07, 1990

City

Pasadena

State

California

County

Los Angeles County

Zip Code

91103

Agency ID

10601

Agency Name

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Agency City

Monterey Park

Agency State

California

Agency Contact

Agency Address

Agency Case #

090-14421-0691-401

Agency Report Date

1990-10-07

Primary Agency

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

07/06/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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William Vernal Bunch, a 17-year-old from Pasadena, California, went missing on October 7, 1990, after being involved in a boating accident at Castaic Lake. On the day of his disappearance, Bunch was wearing a white t-shirt, acid-washed black jeans, and black Vans shoes. Despite search efforts following the accident, his body was never found. He is described as having brown hair, hazel eyes, and several burns and scars on his upper torso.

Authorities believe Bunch may have drowned as a r ...

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Last Seen: Oct 07, 1990

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William Bunch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pasadena, California on Oct 07, 1990

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