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William Marshall Missing Person Case

Last seen in Humble, Texas on May 30, 1980

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Victim Details

Feb 12, 2019

Apr 19, 2024

William

Marshall

64

18

72 inches

74 inches

180 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 30, 1980

Humble

Texas

Harris County

No

47172

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

186617-19

Feb 12, 2019

Houston Police Department

9836

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55348) and 5 other sources
William Anthony Marshall, an 18-year-old from Humble, Texas, was last seen on May 30, 1980. On that day, Marshall left his home and never returned, with no further contact from him after his disappearance. Known by the nicknames "Bill" or "Billy," Marshall stood between 6'0" and 6'2" and weighed approximately 180 to 200 pounds at the time. He had brown hair and blue eyes.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and very little information has emerged in the years since he went missing. His case has been classified as endangered missing, and despite efforts by the Houston Police Department, no significant leads have surfaced to explain what happened to him. William's case remains unsolved, and it continues to be investigated by authorities, with no new developments reported as of recent updates.

The case is being handled by the Houston Police Department, and they encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: May 30, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • 5990DMTX - William Anthony Marshall - Doe Network
  • Billy Marshall | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP55348 | NamUs
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP118946
  • Dean Corll - Wikipedia

    • 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 — Houston, Texas
    UP4616 • Found Sep 3, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Texas
    UP4617 • Found Aug 28, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Hardin, Texas
    UP13492 • Found Dec 16, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP4621
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP4621 • Found Jul 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP1411 • Found Nov 14, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP4472 • Found Apr 9, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 88%150 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP4499
    John Doe — Texas
    UP4499 • Found May 28, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 88%230 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3616 • Found Jan 24, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 44%115 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3842 • Found Jul 7, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2180
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP2180 • Found Oct 2, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 75%137 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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