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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP131380) and 7 other sources
William Sidney Shiffer Jr., a 45-year-old man, went missing from Winterset, Iowa, on March 8, 2019. He was last seen in the area, but since that day, there has been no contact or trace of his whereabouts. At the time of his disappearance, Shiffer was described as a Caucasian male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'6" and weighing approximately 160 pounds. His case has remained unsolved, with no major developments reported since the initial investigation began. Authorities are still seeking any information that could help in locating him.

The Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse has been actively involved in trying to raise awareness about William's disappearance. They urge anyone who might have seen William or have any information related to his disappearance to contact the Winterset Police Department or the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at their hotline. His case is classified as missing, and due to the lack of updates and available evidence, few details have been made public regarding the circumstances of his disappearance.

Local organizations like Iowa Cold Cases also continue to feature William’s case to keep his information in the public eye, emphasizing the importance of community assistance in resolving long-term missing person cases. If anyone has information, they are encouraged to provide tips, even anonymously, to assist in locating William and providing answers to his family. The ongoing commitment by law enforcement and community organizations highlights the hope that renewed public awareness might lead to new clues in this prolonged search.

Last Seen: Mar 10, 2019

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Pleasant Hill, Iowa
UP129516 • Found Aug 15, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 49%108 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black

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.