Above Images: Weinischke, circa 1997
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: November 1, 1997 from Los Angeles, California Classification: Missing Date of Birth: July 6, 1978 Age: 19 years old Height and Weight: 5'9, 150 - 160 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Weinischke has a scar on his left eyebrow. His right ear is pierced and the lobe has a large freckle on it. There is a metal pin surgically inserted in his left hip. He may go by his middle name, Sky, or use the middle name Scott. Weiniscke could be mistaken for Asian, Hispanic or Native American. His teeth were in good condition in 1997 and he did not have any fillings. Clothing/Jewelry Description: Possibly a small hoop earring in his right ear. Clothing unknown, but he usually wears jeans, white t-shirts or button-down collared shirts, and sunglasses.
Details of Disappearance
Weinischke was last seen in Los Angeles, California on November 1, 1997. He had visited Mexicali, Mexico with friends and relatives and had also been in San Diego, California. He planned to return to San Diego; he had an appointment with the San Diego Department of Motor Vehicles to get his California driver's license. The appointment was scheduled for sometime around November 5 or November 7. Weinischke never kept the appointment and has never been heard from again. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear. Tennessee police are investigating.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 10, 2009; distinguishing characteristics and clothing/jewelry description updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Lawrence County, Tennessee Sheriffs Department
931-762-3626
California Attorney General's Office
The Doe Network
MySpace Page for William Weinischke
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