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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3033) and 5 other sources
Bill Edward Paulson, a 27-year-old man, was last seen on March 31, 1985, in Lancaster, California. His disappearance remains unresolved, and foul play is strongly suspected. Paulson was not reported missing until August 1985, several months after he was last seen. His case has been classified as endangered, and over time, rumors of potential homicide have surfaced, though no concrete evidence has been uncovered.

Paulson stood 5'11", weighed 154 pounds, and had distinguishing tattoos, including the word "Love" across his left knuckles, a panther on his left arm, and "PAT" inside his right calf. At the time of his disappearance, he was living in Fontana, California, but the details surrounding his last known movements remain sparse. Authorities believe his disappearance occurred under suspicious circumstances, though specifics have not been fully disclosed. Despite ongoing investigations, no significant developments have emerged in the nearly four decades since he vanished.

If you have any information regarding Bill Paulson's case, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department continues to seek assistance in solving his case.

Last Seen: Mar 31, 1985

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 — Los Angeles, California
UP4120 • Found Jun 23, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
84%Moderate
John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
UP4185 • Found Oct 9, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3920 • Found Feb 3, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4127 • Found Apr 10, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — Carson, California
UP4138 • Found Dec 9, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 86%180 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3930 • Found Dec 4, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pasadena, California
UP3957 • Found Aug 31, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–29 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 80%185 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP4125 • Found May 9, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 78%186 lb vs 154 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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.