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Billy Hutson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dallas, Texas on Jan 16, 2003

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Victim Details

Aug 16, 2022

Aug 27, 2023

Billy

Hutson

75

52

72 inches

74 inches

200 lbs

205 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 16, 2003

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75240

No

117760

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

Ryan Dalby

Detective

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

20030038127

Jan 16, 2003

Dallas Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP94397) and 3 other sources
Billy Ray Hutson, aged 52, was last seen on January 16, 2003, in Dallas, Texas. On that day, he was reported scavenging through dumpsters, and no further trace of him has been found since. Hutson, who stood at 6'2" and weighed approximately 220 pounds, had brown hair and hazel eyes. His disappearance is classified as an endangered missing person case, but few details have surfaced regarding the circumstances leading to his disappearance.

Despite efforts by authorities, his case remains unsolved. The Texas Department of Public Safety continues to encourage anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. Hutson's family and investigators still seek answers, hoping to uncover new leads regarding his mysterious disappearance.
Last Seen: Jan 16, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Bill Ray Hutson - The Charley Project
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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 — Grand Prairie, Texas
    UP1735 • Found Mar 21, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13907 • Found Apr 4, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 62–63 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 71%150 lb vs 200–205 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3172 • Found Aug 9, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lewisville, Texas
    UP75532 • Found Oct 20, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP8508
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP8508 • Found Oct 29, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 43–57 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 43%130 lb vs 200–205 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lancaster, Texas
    UP1809 • Found Jan 16, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 73%Est. 29–49 vs 52
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP13588
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13588 • Found Oct 14, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–69 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 200–205 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Mesquite, Texas - unidentified case UP1517
    John Doe — Mesquite, Texas
    UP1517 • Found Nov 28, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    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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