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William Watson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pacifica, California on May 05, 1982

Victim Details

Aug 24, 2020

Dec 24, 2020

William

Watson

116

72

70 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 05, 1982

Pacifica

California

San Mateo County

94044

No

90537

Pacifica Police Department

Pacifica

California

San Mateo County

94044

Duane Wachtelborn

Detective Sergeant

2075 Coast Highway, California

6507387314

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofpacifica.org/depts/police/

2820045

Pacifica Police Department

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/19/2026


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William Watson, aged 72, was last seen on May 5, 1982, in Pacifica, California. He had been showing signs of confusion and forgetfulness following a major surgery shortly before his disappearance. On the day he vanished, he was driving a brown 1972 Datsun B210 with California license plate 488TNP. His vehicle was later found abandoned in Santa Clara County, but there were no further clues as to his whereabouts.

At the time of his disappearance, Watson stood 5'10" tall, weighed ...
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Last Seen: May 05, 1982

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