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William Garrett Higgins

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William Garrett Higgins

Case
#3302
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 24, 2026
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003

Missing Person: William Garrett Higgins

Justice for William Garrett Higgins — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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timeline
Lead #1

What were the specific circumstances surrounding his disappearance shortly after his divorce?

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contact
Lead #2

Why has there been no contact with family members for over 20 years?

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witness
Lead #3

Were there any witnesses to his disappearance or last movements?

William Garrett Higgins, a 41-year-old male, disappeared on March 12, 2003, from Los Alamitos, California, shortly after his divorce. He has had no contact with his family for over 20 years, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office.

Case
#3302
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 24, 2026
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

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Lead #4

What investigative leads or evidence exist from 2003 or later?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP54036. Missing person: William Garrett Higgins.

Last known contact: 2003-03-12 in Los Alamitos, Orange, CA. Circumstances: MP disappeared after his divorce and has not had contact with his family for 20 years.

Demographics: 41 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office | 2018-378800 | 2018-10-23.

Timeline of Events

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2003-03-12

William Garrett Higgins disappears

Last known contact on March 12, 2003, in Los Alamitos, Orange County, California, following his divorce.

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Case Information

Incident:March 12, 2003
Last Updated:July 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 12, 2003
Last Updated:July 27, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9168745115
You can remain anonymous