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William Garriott Iv Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Mar 1, 2023

Victim Details

Dec 1, 2025

Dec 3, 2025

William

Garriott Iv

43

40

70 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 1, 2023

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

Portland

No

181731

Klamath Falls Police Department

Klamath Falls

Oregon

Klamath County

97601

2501 Shasta Way, Oregon

5418335336

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.kfpd.us/

2400108

Jan 12, 2024

Klamath Falls Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP152925) and 1 other source
In the early spring of 2023, a 41-year-old man named William Love Garriott IV vanished from Portland, Oregon. He was last seen on March 1, 2023, in the vicinity of the interchange where Highway 205 meets Powell Boulevard in Multnomah County. At the time of his disappearance, William was described as a white male, standing five feet ten inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He has blond or strawberry blond hair and blue eyes.

The circumstances surrounding William’s disappearance are fraught with uncertainty and concern. The official investigation into his case, handled by the Klamath Falls Police Department, was initiated after his father began a desperate search for his son. During his search, William’s father received distressing and vague information suggesting his son might be deceased somewhere in the Portland metropolitan area. However, official records in the Portland area have not shown any contact with Mr. Garriott.

The lack of information and the passage of time have left a painful void for those who know and love William. With no public updates on the investigation or new leads, his case remains an open and sorrowful mystery. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and silent disappearance, leaving a family to grapple with the unknown. The uncorroborated information about his possible death adds a layer of deep distress to an already heartbreaking situation, while the absence of any concrete evidence leaves his loved ones in a state of prolonged uncertainty.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 2023

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP152925

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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 — Fairview, Oregon - unidentified case UP118580
    John Doe — Fairview, Oregon
    UP118580 • Found Mar 19, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Yacolt, Washington
    UP142924 • Found Sep 6, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away
    TimingFound 18 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.

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