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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP76911) and 1 other source
Laurin Williams, 48 years old, was last seen on May 19, 1991, in Mountain View, California. At the time of his disappearance, Laurin was reported to be missing under circumstances that have not been fully explained. His case, like many from that era, has not received significant media attention, but it remains unsolved and is still listed in various missing person databases, including NamUs.

Despite the lack of detailed public information, it is known that Laurin’s disappearance was reported to local authorities, and he has been classified as a missing person since that time. Investigations have not yielded conclusive evidence about his whereabouts or the circumstances leading up to his vanishing.

Efforts to crowdsource new information continue, as his case remains open. Authorities and his family still seek any tips or leads that could provide clarity. Laurin’s case is one of many unsolved cases where time and missing details continue to be barriers to resolution.

Last Seen: May 19, 1991

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 55%139 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5945 • Found Apr 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Saratoga, California
UP127298 • Found Apr 1, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5946 • Found Jul 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 200 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 24%117 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–55 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP57876
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP57876 • Found Oct 15, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 56%260 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 22%116 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue

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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