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William Merceri Missing Person Case

Last seen in West Springfield, Massachusetts on Jun 11, 1995

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Victim Details

Apr 25, 2012

Sep 8, 2022

William

Merceri

78

47

72 inches

74 inches

140 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 11, 1995

West Springfield

Massachusetts

Hampden County

01089

11675

West Springfield Police Department

West Springfield

Massachusetts

Hampden County

01089

Scott Talbot

Detective

26 Central Street, Massachusetts

4132633210

Local

Law Enforcement

95-7827

Jun 11, 1995

West Springfield Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14568) and 5 other sources
William Dennis Merceri, a 47-year-old man from West Springfield, Massachusetts, was last seen on June 11, 1995. Described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing around 6 feet tall and weighing between 140 and 160 pounds, Merceri's case remains a mystery decades later. Notably, he was missing all his upper teeth at the time of his disappearance.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear, as very few details have emerged since he was last seen. His case has garnered little media attention, and there have been no significant leads or developments made public. Authorities continue to list his case as missing, but no foul play has been definitively linked to his disappearance.

The West Springfield Police Department is the primary investigating agency, and Merceri’s case has been entered into various missing person databases in the hopes of generating new information that could lead to answers for his family and loved ones. Despite these efforts, Merceri remains missing nearly three decades later.
Last Seen: Jun 11, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • William Dennis Merceri - The Charley Project
  • Missing persons database
  • William Merceri | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • MA - William Dennis Merceri, 46, West Springfield, 11 June 1995
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP14568

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5784
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5784 • Found Jul 16, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%120 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Lynn, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15537
    John Doe — Lynn, Massachusetts
    UP15537 • Found Aug 4, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5558
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5558 • Found Oct 5, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%120 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 95%179 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6834
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP6834 • Found Nov 28, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%122 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7289
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP7289 • Found Nov 27, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 47
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%120 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
    UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15888
    John Doe — Lowell, Massachusetts
    UP15888 • Found Mar 12, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Methuen, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP14202
    John Doe — Methuen, Massachusetts
    UP14202 • Found Oct 28, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 35–45 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'5" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5694
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5694 • Found Jan 10, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%120 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP5990
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP5990 • Found Nov 25, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 65%200 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    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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