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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1978) and 4 other sources
William Sky Weinischke, a 19-year-old from Los Angeles, California, was last seen on November 1, 1997. Prior to his disappearance, Weinischke had traveled to Mexicali, Mexico, with friends and family, and had also spent time in San Diego. He was planning to return to San Diego to attend an appointment at the Department of Motor Vehicles to obtain his California driver's license, which was scheduled around November 5 to November 7, 1997. However, he never made it to the appointment and was not heard from again.

Weinischke, who may go by his middle name "Sky" or "Scott," had distinct features that could make him appear Hispanic, Asian, or Native American. He had brown hair, brown eyes, and was 5'9" tall, weighing between 155 and 160 pounds. He also had several distinguishing marks, including a scar on his left eyebrow, a large freckle on his right earlobe, and a metal pin surgically implanted in his left hip.

Despite efforts to locate him, the circumstances surrounding Weinischke’s disappearance remain unclear. His case is still open, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Nov 5, 1997

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 — Downey, California
UP3398 • Found Jan 21, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 67%114 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3393 • Found Jun 28, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 60%110 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7022
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP7022 • Found Jun 1, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 88%130 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — La Habra, California - unidentified case UP16279
John Doe — La Habra, California
UP16279 • Found Oct 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–28 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3424 • Found Nov 25, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Moreno Valley, California - unidentified case UP6963
John Doe — Moreno Valley, California
UP6963 • Found Jul 8, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 91%183 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue 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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