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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP138504)
Wilton Lee Whitaker, a 35-year-old man from Tyler, Texas, was last seen on November 8, 2001. He had been staying with relatives in the 4000 block of Driftwood in Tyler at the time. Whitaker has not been heard from since, and his case remains unsolved.

Whitaker is described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stands between 5'6" and 5'10" tall and weighs between 150 and 160 pounds. He has several distinguishing features, including scars on his chest and back, a pin in one of his legs, and tattoos: an Indian head on his right arm, the name "Shelley" on his chest, and his initials "WLW" on his abdomen.

At the time of his disappearance, Whitaker was last seen wearing a T-shirt and jeans. He has five sons, and his family continues to seek answers about his whereabouts. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Tyler Police Department are investigating his case.

If anyone has information about Wilton Whitaker's disappearance, they are encouraged to contact the Texas Department of Public Safety at 800-346-3243.

Last Seen: Nov 8, 2001

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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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP61482
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP61482 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–59 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1838 • Found Nov 12, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 days after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP1403 • Found Nov 10, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP3301 • Found Apr 21, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–35 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 70%123 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Longview, Texas
UP1797 • Found Mar 7, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP603
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP603 • Found Jan 24, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%177 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Duncanville, Texas
UP1825 • Found Dec 27, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 35
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%147 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Lindale, Texas
UP11875 • Found Nov 7, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 55%Est. 55–70 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Balch Springs, Texas
UP4873 • Found Jan 12, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 78%194 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3157 • Found Apr 28, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%181 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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