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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP89787) and 5 other sources
William Stanford, a 42-year-old man, was last seen on October 14, 2021, in Austin, Texas. His case has garnered attention from the local community and law enforcement, but few details have been released about the circumstances of his disappearance. Authorities, including the Austin Police Department's Missing Persons Unit, have been actively involved in the investigation. The department often works closely with search and rescue teams to locate missing individuals, but as of the latest updates, William Stanford remains missing.

Stanford's disappearance is part of a broader set of missing person cases in the Austin area. The police unit responsible for these investigations typically handles various types of alerts and has resources such as volunteer search teams and specialized personnel on standby to assist in urgent cases. While no foul play has been confirmed in Stanford's case, his family and community are still awaiting answers.

The investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Austin Police Department.

Last Seen: Oct 14, 2021

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Austin, Texas
UP99063 • Found Dec 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 20%5'4" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 80%135 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP136464
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP136464 • Found Jan 6, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%143 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 30%249 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP97196 • Found Nov 3, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"

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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