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William Bunch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pasadena, California on Oct 7, 1990

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Victim Details

Aug 11, 2011

Nov 4, 2019

William

Bunch

53

17

66 inches

155 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 7, 1990

Pasadena

California

Los Angeles County

91103

10601

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Monterey Park

California

,

090-14421-0691-401

Oct 7, 1990

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 8, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11968) and 1 other source
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 result of the boating accident, but no remains have been recovered, and he is still classified as missing. The case remains open, and his family continues to search for answers after more than three decades.
Last Seen: Oct 7, 1990

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3321
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3321 • Found Aug 31, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 79%123 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP119554
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California
    UP119554 • Found Mar 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP86642
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP86642 • Found Nov 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP132198
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP132198 • Found Aug 7, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 34 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150–200 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3471
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3471 • Found Mar 15, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 55%108 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Llano, California
    UP3742 • Found Mar 28, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 17 when missing
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'6"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP159079
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP159079 • Found Apr 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
    Weight 90%132 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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