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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP492) and 5 other sources
In the autumn of 2002, a sense of quiet concern began to grow among the friends and family of William Andre Davcev. A 52-year-old man, also known as Bill, he was last seen on October 23rd in Phoenix, Arizona, near 43rd Avenue and Garden Drive. He had told his girlfriend he was going camping for a few days, a simple plan from which he would never return. His absence was deeply uncharacteristic, and alarm grew when he failed to show up for work. Originally from the former Yugoslavia, Davcev had moved to the United States not long before he vanished. He was a man with distinct features, including a small scar on his right cheek and several tattoos: '007' on his left thumb, a muscle man on his right thigh, and an airplane on his inner left arm. He also wore a wedding band on his left hand and a gold chain with a medallion indicating his name and his diabetic condition, a detail of critical importance as he was dependent on insulin injections.

Adding to the mystery was the disappearance of his vehicle, a red 1995 Chevy Silverado extended cab pickup truck. The truck was distinctive, featuring a metal toolbox in the back, dual exhaust, and possibly a red and white four-wheel ATV. Since he had only recently purchased the vehicle, it may have had temporary paper license plates or improper plates, making it more difficult to trace. The days following his disappearance brought a disturbing development. Three days after he was last seen, a man identified as an acquaintance, Agasi Madoyan, was recorded by a surveillance camera at a gas station in Avondale, Arizona. He was seen using Davcev's ATM card to withdraw money. After the transaction, Madoyan drove away in a pickup truck that matched the description of Davcev's missing vehicle.

The use of Davcev's ATM card did not stop there; it was subsequently used at over thirty different locations, including in Las Vegas, Nevada. This string of transactions raised immediate red flags for investigators, who classified his case as an endangered missing person, suspecting foul play. Despite the suspicious activity involving his bank card and truck, there was not enough evidence to directly link Madoyan to Davcev's disappearance, and no charges were filed in connection with the case itself. The lack of concrete leads has left the investigation in a prolonged state of uncertainty. The circumstances surrounding how Madoyan came to possess the ATM card remain unknown. Over the years, the case has grown cold, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a lingering sense of loss. The investigation into what happened to William Davcev remains open, a poignant and unresolved chapter in the files of the Phoenix Police Department.

Last Seen: Oct 23, 2002

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 — Tempe, Arizona - unidentified case UP2042
John Doe — Tempe, Arizona
UP2042 • Found Mar 11, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 95%122 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 35–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP13861
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
UP13861 • Found Apr 28, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tempe, Arizona
UP2023 • Found Dec 5, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2063
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP2063 • Found Mar 5, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona - unidentified case UP142022
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona
UP142022 • Found Feb 12, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%120–150 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP118816
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
UP118816 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP11032
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP11032 • Found Dec 12, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP4938
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP4938 • Found Sep 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 52 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 91%119 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2033
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP2033 • Found Sep 4, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 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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