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Carstromers Williams Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Oct 6, 2006

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Victim Details

May 9, 2018

Jan 16, 2024

Carstromers

Williams

71

51

71 inches

180 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 6, 2006

Houston

Texas

Harris County

35170

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

35974007

Mar 11, 2007

Houston Police Department

10409

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43393) and 3 other sources
Carstromers Van Williams Jr., also known as "Dinky," was last seen in Houston, Texas, on October 6, 2006, at the age of 51. Standing at 5'11" and weighing around 180 pounds, Williams was described as having black hair and brown eyes. His case was classified as endangered, raising concerns about his well-being at the time of his disappearance. Reports suggest that he might have been staying at a homeless shelter, but no further information has surfaced to confirm his whereabouts or the exact circumstances leading up to his disappearance.

Williams’ case remains unsolved, and there has been little information over the years to provide any new leads. His details are listed in various missing person databases, including the Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse and NAMUS, but despite this, his disappearance has not received significant attention. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward in hopes of resolving the mystery surrounding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Oct 6, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP43393 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP11022
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP11022 • Found Feb 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 0%280 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP7639 • Found Apr 22, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 55 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP14227 • Found Jul 18, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 35–50 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP111254 • Found Oct 25, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP13490
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP13490 • Found Dec 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–90 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 62%130 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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