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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1659) and 9 other sources
William Ellis, a 38-year-old man, was last seen on June 3, 1971, in Baltimore, Maryland. Known for his active involvement in the community, William’s sudden disappearance raised immediate concern among his family and friends. On the day he went missing, he was reportedly on his way to run errands but never returned home, which was highly unusual for him.

In the wake of his disappearance, William's family launched extensive search efforts, engaging local authorities and distributing flyers to raise awareness. The Baltimore Police Department began an investigation, looking into his last known movements and interviewing potential witnesses. However, despite their thorough efforts, the case quickly went cold, and no substantial leads emerged, leaving his loved ones in anguish.

As the years went by, William Ellis's case became one of many unsolved missing person cases in Maryland. His family has continued to seek answers, organizing vigils and community events to keep his memory alive. Despite the passage of time, they remain hopeful that new information might surface, allowing them to uncover the truth behind William’s mysterious disappearance and find closure for their long-standing loss.

Last Seen: Jun 3, 1971

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.

83%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 80%168 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Takoma Park, Maryland - unidentified case UP970
John Doe — Takoma Park, Maryland
UP970 • Found Jan 26, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP4834 • Found Jan 19, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–69 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
UP13436 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP58073 • Found May 30, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%145–155 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 99%125 lb vs 140 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Riverdale, Maryland
UP10223 • Found May 9, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Virginia
UP85493 • Found Sep 30, 1973
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'6"
79%Possible
John Doe — Cheverly, Maryland
UP4841 • Found May 24, 1972
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP4972 • Found Aug 26, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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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