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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7882) and 5 other sources
George Ivan Waters, aged 22, was last seen on October 31, 1991, in West Palm Beach, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, Waters was involved in a real estate deal that had recently fallen through, and he owned valuable property. His family and investigators have long suspected foul play due to the circumstances surrounding his financial interests. Waters has a distinctive large surgical scar on his chest, with six to eight permanent steel staples from previous surgery, and he was known to use the alias George Hudson.

Despite various efforts to locate him, there has been little progress in uncovering what happened to him. His disappearance remains classified as an endangered missing person case, and his family continues to search for answers. Investigators believe his real estate dealings may have played a role in his disappearance, although few specific leads have emerged over the years.

Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate. His case is still open, and foul play remains a possibility.

Last Seen: Oct 31, 1991

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 88%151 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Broward, Florida
UP1101 • Found Sep 30, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'1"
78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5292
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5292 • Found May 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 82%145 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 89%152 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida - unidentified case UP93483
John Doe — Miami Gardens, Florida
UP93483 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 54%124 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6083 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 48%120 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 40–60 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 94%156 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Lake Worth, Florida
UP1069 • Found Nov 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 89%213 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5788
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5788 • Found Jul 22, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 63%130 lb vs 180–185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown 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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