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William Cody Missing Person Case

Last seen in Northridge, California on Feb 24, 1987

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Victim Details

Mar 22, 2021

Nov 17, 2021

William

Cody

62

23

72 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 24, 1987

Northridge

California

Los Angeles County

No

102590

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

871709213

Feb 24, 1987

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP78953) and 5 other sources
William Cody, 23, was last seen on February 24, 1987, in Northridge, California. Very little information is available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His case is listed with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), but specific details remain sparse. William has not been located since that day, and his case has remained unresolved for more than three decades.

The lack of substantial details has left this case a mystery, and it continues to be featured in databases of missing persons as an unsolved cold case. Authorities and databases continue to ask for any information from the public that might help provide answers. His family and investigators still hope for any leads that could shed light on what happened to him.
Last Seen: Feb 24, 1987

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP78953
  • Minnesota Missing and Unidentified Persons Clearinghouse
  • The Region - News from March 3, 1987
  • Missing Persons - - Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Pasadena, California
    UP3957 • Found Aug 31, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–29 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4120 • Found Jun 23, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3930 • Found Dec 4, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 96%158 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP4125 • Found May 9, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–32 vs 23
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%186 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3424 • Found Nov 25, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3920 • Found Feb 3, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 74%139 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4038 • Found Jun 26, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 51%237 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    79%Possible
    John Doe — South Gate, California
    UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 94%157 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown

    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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