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Wayne Williams Missing Person Case

Last seen in El Toro, California on May 30, 1998

Victim Details

Mar 10, 2010

Apr 25, 2017

Wayne

Williams

80

52

72 inches

190 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 30, 1998

El Toro

California

Orange County

8257

Tulare Police Department

California

,

08-1527

Tulare Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5390) and 6 other sources
Wayne Donald Williams, a 52-year-old man, was last seen on May 30, 1998, in El Toro, California. Prior to his disappearance, Wayne had informed his family that he was moving to Florida for a new job opportunity. However, after this communication, he vanished without a trace. Despite his claim of relocating, he left behind all his personal belongings, raising suspicions about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Wayne was described as a Caucasian male with salt-and-pepper hair, hazel eyes, and several scars, including one on his left elbow and others from a motorcycle accident on his knees. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a t-shirt, shorts, deck shoes, and a gold rope chain. Despite investigations, no additional details or leads have emerged since his last sighting.

The case is currently classified as missing, with authorities from Tulare, California, continuing to investigate the circumstances. Despite the passage of time, Wayne’s family and investigators remain hopeful for new information that might shed light on his whereabouts.
Last Seen: May 30, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Wayne Donald Williams - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP5390 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Wayne Donald Williams, Missing, May 30, 1998 CA. - From ...
  • Wayne Williams - Wikipedia
  • 'Atlanta's Missing and Murdered' sheds new light on brutal, baffling ...
  • Randy Kraft - Wikipedia

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3382
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3382 • Found Dec 15, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 94%225 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%187 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
    John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
    UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Vista, California
    UP55876 • Found Jan 22, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%206 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 60%134 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 76%Est. 39–49 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — South Pasadena, California
    UP3103 • Found Jan 9, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%198 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Blue 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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