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William Rand Missing Person Case

Last seen in Machesney Park, Illinois on Apr 14, 2010

Victim Details

Nov 13, 2011

Nov 10, 2022

William

Rand

46

30

70 inches

73 inches

120 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 14, 2010

Machesney Park

Illinois

Winnebago County

61105

1673

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office

Rockford

Illinois

Winnebago County

61102

650 West State Street, Illinois

8152822600

County

Law Enforcement

10-510803

2010-07-23

Winnebago County Sheriff's Office

Unknown

Blue

Blue

07/29/2026


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In the community of Machesney Park, Illinois, a family continues to hope for answers in the disappearance of William James Rand, who was 30 years old when he was last seen. On April 14, 2010, William, who also went by the name Patrick James, left his home for a walk and never returned. Since that day, there has been no contact from him, leaving his loved ones in a state of uncertainty. The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office has been investigating his case, but years have passed without any s ...
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Last Seen: Apr 14, 2010

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  • William Rand has been missing... - Illinois Missing Persons - Facebook
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