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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22649) and 1 other source
In the quiet community of Bellport, New York, a 68-year-old man named William Horne vanished under unsettling circumstances on January 15, 1991. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black / African American male, standing at 5'9' and weighing around 150 pounds. He had graying, balding hair and brown eyes. On the day he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a blue flannel shirt, jeans, and blue and white sneakers. The events leading up to his disappearance are reported to be rather unusual. William was renting a home, and upon learning of his landlord's death, he allegedly ran out of the house and was never seen or heard from again.

The sudden and strange nature of William's departure has left his case shrouded in mystery. There is no public information available to suggest why the news of his landlord's passing would provoke such a reaction. The lack of further details about his life, relationships, or state of mind at the time makes it difficult to piece together a clear picture of the man and the circumstances that led to him vanishing. The Suffolk County Police Department opened an investigation into his disappearance, but decades have passed without any significant leads or answers.

The case of William Horne is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind unanswered questions and grieving loved ones. With very little information released to the public over the years, the narrative of his disappearance is sparse. The official record ends on that cold January day when he fled his home. Without any witnesses to his movements after he left the residence or any subsequent contact, the trail went cold almost immediately. This lack of information has made the investigation incredibly challenging, and after more than three decades, his whereabouts remain unknown, and the reasons for his vanishing act are left to speculation.

Last Seen: Jan 15, 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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6003
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6003 • Found Dec 4, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7601
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7601 • Found Aug 9, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 90%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 37%95 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP7943
John Doe — New York, New York
UP7943 • Found Feb 12, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8337
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP8337 • Found Feb 23, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5569
John Doe — New York, New York
UP5569 • Found Dec 18, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 99%166 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7902
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7902 • Found Apr 9, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8354
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8354 • Found Nov 3, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 99%166 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New york, New York - unidentified case UP6102
John Doe — New york, New York
UP6102 • Found Jan 22, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6863
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6863 • Found Jan 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 68 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 65%110 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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