Above: Bolter, circa 1972
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 23, 1972 from Waterford, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: March 21, 1903 Age: 69 years old Height and Weight: 5'8, 180 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Bolter's nickname is Bill. Medical Conditions: Bolter may have been suicidal at the time of his disappearance.
Details of Disappearance
Bolter was last seen at his home in Waterford, California on December 23, 1972. He has never been heard from again. Nine days before his disappearance, he was robbed of $30,000 by two men whom he told police had threatened to kill him. Bolter's truck later was found parked along Highway 132 east of Waterford, with the keys still in the ignition. His loved ones stated he was despondent over the loss of his money and may have committed suicide.Bolter is a retired cattle rancher. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated January 2, 2008; casefile added.
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Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
209-525-7117
California Attorney General's Office
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