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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64024) and 9 other sources
Wesley Joseph Burton, a 53-year-old man from Worcester, Massachusetts, was last seen on October 25, 2000. His last known contact was via a phone call, and since then, no further details about his whereabouts have emerged. At the time of his disappearance, Burton was described as a white male, approximately 5'6" in height and weighing around 140 pounds, with brown hair. Despite efforts by local authorities and listings in national missing person databases such as NamUs, little information has surfaced about his case over the years.

The circumstances surrounding Burton's disappearance remain largely unknown, and his case is classified as unsolved. Local communities and cold case advocates continue to seek new information that could provide leads to resolve this mystery, but so far, no significant developments have been reported. His case is one of many unsolved missing persons cases in Worcester County, where authorities have struggled to make breakthroughs in similar cold cases.

If anyone has any information about Wesley Burton, they are encouraged to contact the Worcester Police Department or submit tips via platforms dedicated to missing person cases.

Last Seen: Oct 25, 2000

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
John Doe — Marlboro, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15801
John Doe — Marlboro, Massachusetts
UP15801 • Found Sep 14, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–57 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 140–160 lb
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
83%Moderate
John Doe — Leominster, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15942
John Doe — Leominster, Massachusetts
UP15942 • Found Jun 8, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 57 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 77%192 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15971 • Found Mar 14, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP57694 • Found Feb 18, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15715
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP15715 • Found Jul 20, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 92%181 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Salem, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15219
John Doe — Salem, Massachusetts
UP15219 • Found Jan 13, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 60–61 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%159 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Boston, Massachusetts
UP16134 • Found Oct 24, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 66 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 140–160 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Lynn, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15537
John Doe — Lynn, Massachusetts
UP15537 • Found Aug 4, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Leominster, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP15945
John Doe — Leominster, Massachusetts
UP15945 • Found May 15, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 63 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Webster, Massachusetts - unidentified case UP12944
John Doe — Webster, Massachusetts
UP12944 • Found Dec 31, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 58%204 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

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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