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William Perez, Sr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wilmington, Delaware on Oct 2, 1990

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Victim Details

Apr 23, 2010

Aug 1, 2024

William

Perez, Sr.

63

27

68 inches

69 inches

155 lbs

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 2, 1990

Wilmington

Delaware

New Castle County

19801

No

3722

Wilmington Police Department

Wilmington

Delaware

New Castle County

19801

Steven Rizzo

Cold Case Investigator

William T. McLaughlin Public Safety Building, Delaware

3026545151

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.wilmingtonde.gov/government/city-departments/department-of-police

30-90-100879

Oct 6, 1990

Wilmington Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6927) and 6 other sources
William Perez Sr., 27, was last seen on October 2, 1990, in Wilmington, Delaware. He had called his wife at around 2:30 p.m., promising to meet her shortly to go shopping. From the background noise on the call, she suspected he was at a local bar, likely the Scoreboard Bar & Grill on Maryland Avenue, where Perez was known to frequent. Despite his promise to return home, he never arrived, and his van was later found parked near the bar, oddly crooked with its windows rolled down. His wife reported him missing on October 6, 1990.

Perez was later believed to have been murdered by James Christopher DeAngelo, who was convicted in 1999 for the crime. DeAngelo reportedly shot Perez when he visited DeAngelo’s home to collect on a debt. Although DeAngelo confessed to the murder, Perez’s body has never been found. Authorities believe Perez’s body may have initially been buried in a shallow grave and later dismembered and discarded in the Christina River.

Despite the conviction, Perez's family has never found closure, as his remains have never been recovered. His case remains one of Wilmington's haunting unsolved mysteries.
Last Seen: Oct 2, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • William Perez Sr. - The Charley Project
  • 4338DMDE - William Perez
  • William Perez Sr.
  • Willy Perez Sr. | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • The Unsolved Disappearance of William Perez Sr. - YouTube

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — New Castle, Delaware - unidentified case UP6632
    John Doe — New Castle, Delaware
    UP6632 • Found Oct 17, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 98%138 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP123910
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP123910 • Found Jun 4, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away
    TimingFound 34 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%162 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6007
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP6007 • Found Dec 13, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%117 mi away
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 96%179 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6772
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP6772 • Found Jul 20, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%117 mi away
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6801
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP6801 • Found Mar 5, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%110 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP7303
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP7303 • Found Jul 22, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%115 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6871
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP6871 • Found May 24, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%107 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 76%120 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8534
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP8534 • Found Sep 7, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
    Race 60%White
    Location 74%107 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Camden, New Jersey - unidentified case UP15642
    John Doe — Camden, New Jersey
    UP15642 • Found Dec 16, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 96%26 mi away
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 76%120 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP16608 • Found Nov 19, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 33–36 vs 27 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 95%27 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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