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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP112103) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2023, a then 16-year-old male named William Tiul vanished from Brentwood, New York. He was last seen on May 26, 2023. At the time of his disappearance, William was described as being of Hispanic/Latino and White/Caucasian ethnicity, with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood at a height of five feet five inches and weighed approximately 120 pounds. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance have been classified as a juvenile runaway case.

The official report of William's disappearance was filed, and the Suffolk County Police Department's Third Precinct opened an investigation into his whereabouts. Information about his case was disseminated through various missing persons' networks in an effort to generate leads. Despite these efforts, public information regarding the specific circumstances leading up to his disappearance remains limited. Law enforcement has encouraged anyone with potential information to come forward to aid in the investigation.

As time has passed, the case of William Tiul remains unresolved. He would be approximately 18 years old now. The investigation, managed by Detective Jack Ward of the Suffolk County Police Department, is still active. This case serves as a painful reminder of the many young individuals who go missing, leaving their families and communities in a state of uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a sudden disappearance with few public leads, leaving a family to hope for the safe return of their loved one.

Last Seen: May 26, 2023

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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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Harrison, New York
UP137145 • Found Jan 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 16
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen

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.