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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3011) and 5 other sources
William Smith Otto, age 47, was last seen on April 29, 1993, in Sanford, Florida. On the day of his disappearance, Otto left a note to his family, which suggested he might not return, and gave away some of his personal possessions. He was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans. Otto, who had three fingers missing from his left hand due to an amputation, was described as standing 6'1" and weighing approximately 300 pounds.

After he went missing, his vehicle was found abandoned near the Wekiva River, raising concerns about his fate. Despite extensive searches, neither Otto nor any further clues about his disappearance were uncovered. His case remains unsolved, and law enforcement continues to investigate, seeking any additional information that could help resolve the mystery of his disappearance.
Last Seen: Apr 29, 1993

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP524
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP524 • Found Mar 4, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
Weight 35%188 lb vs 300 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

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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