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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP100018) and 4 other sources
In the winter of 2017, a 51-year-old man named William Rowan was last in contact with those who knew him. His last known location was in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, around the first of February. The specifics of his disappearance remain unclear, and the exact date of his last contact is not precisely known. At the time he went missing, William was described as a white male, standing between five feet ten inches and five feet eleven inches tall, with a weight ranging from 185 to 220 pounds. He had blond or strawberry-blond hair, which he typically kept in a short, military-style crew cut, and his eyes were a striking blue. A notable physical characteristic was the possibility of one or more linear scars on his back.

The circumstances surrounding William Rowan's disappearance are sparse, leaving his loved ones with many unanswered questions. He was known to be clean-shaven and did not require glasses or contact lenses. As the years passed without any word, a possible lead emerged suggesting that he may have been living at a Red Roof Inn in Saugus, Massachusetts, as recently as January of 2021. This information, however, has not led to a resolution in his case. The Sandwich Police Department in Massachusetts is the primary agency investigating his disappearance and they have maintained an open case file, hoping for any information that might shed light on his whereabouts. The lack of concrete details has made the search for William a challenging and prolonged effort for both law enforcement and his family.

The investigation into William Rowan's disappearance has been a quiet one, with little public information available to paint a full picture of the man and the life he led. The official report filed with the Sandwich Police Department on January 9, 2021, came years after he was last heard from, which can often complicate the investigative process. His case is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void of information and a family grappling with uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished with few traces, with the passage of time only deepening the mystery of what happened to him after he was last seen in Boston.

Last Seen: Feb 1, 2017

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%116 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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.