William Donald Leach, 49, also known as Frederick Donald Leach, was last seen March 17, 1976, near his home south of Laytonville, California. He was a mechanic who collected vehicles and motorcycles. At the time he vanished he’d been involved in a dispute with some individuals reportedly over his refusal to sell certain items.

A friend had seen Leach limping shortly before he disappeared and said Leach reported having been beaten. Investigators later found his home ransacked with dinner left on the table, several vehicles missing including a Ford Falcon and two motorcycles, and bloodstains on the property, including on a wall and a blood-soaked armchair. His daughter later discovered unsettling items that included a photo showing a goat’s head and references to his name.

Despite the blood and other signs of foul play, no body has ever been found and the case remains unsolved. Does anyone who lived near Laytonville in 1976 or who knew William Leach have information that could help explain what happened to him?