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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP66253) and 3 other sources
Willie Pickens, a 68-year-old man, was last seen in Fort Worth, Texas, on January 1, 2016. His disappearance was reported by his sister, who mentioned that she had last seen him approximately six to seven months prior to the report date. The case was officially reported in August 2016, and since then, authorities have been investigating his whereabouts.

There has been little information released regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and it is unclear what may have happened during the time between his last sighting and the report. Willie was described as having gray or partially gray hair, standing 6'0", and weighing about 155 pounds. His case is still listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and law enforcement continues to seek any information that could lead to his discovery.

The case remains unsolved, and both authorities and his family are urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to this long-term missing person case.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP144096
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP144096 • Found May 2, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 1%232 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP15836 • Found Jul 25, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–80 vs 68
Race 100%Black
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 88%130 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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