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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102373) and 3 other sources
William Astaire Roberts, age 26, was last seen on December 24, 1983, in Lake Park, Florida. On the day of his disappearance, Roberts left his residence with his employer and two other men, all traveling in a silver van pulling a boat named *Juno Isles*. The group had planned to go fishing, but Roberts never returned, and he was reported missing the next day.

At the time of his disappearance, Roberts was wearing a bright orange pullover, blue jeans, and a blue plaid shirt. Despite investigations by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, few details have emerged about what happened after he left for the fishing trip. No further clues have been discovered to explain his disappearance, and the case remains unsolved to this day.

Roberts was described as a white male, 5'8" tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. There have been no new updates or substantial leads in his case over the years, and he is still listed as a missing person. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information that might shed light on this mysterious case.

Last Seen: Dec 24, 1983

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
UP1245 • Found Dec 2, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16420 • Found Nov 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
UP813 • Found Nov 26, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1240
John Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida
UP1240 • Found Mar 12, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 94%181 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
81%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1254
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
UP1254 • Found May 26, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
80%Moderate
John Doe — Florida
UP1173 • Found Jun 16, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Broward, Florida - unidentified case UP1224
John Doe — Broward, Florida
UP1224 • Found Oct 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 99%143 lb vs 160 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — West Palm Beach, Florida
UP828 • Found Dec 2, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16376 • Found May 7, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Florida
UP1205 • Found Jun 30, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb

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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