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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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Lead #1

What were the specific circumstances of his disappearance on March 12, 2003?

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Lead #2

Has anyone reported seeing William Garrett Higgins since 2003?

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Lead #3

Did his divorce proceedings or personal relationships provide any motive or context for his disappearance?

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 or what happened to him 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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Why was the case investigated by Sacramento County Sheriff's Office rather than local Orange County authorities?

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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

41-year-old William Garrett Higgins disappears from Los Alamitos, California following his divorce. No contact with family thereafter.

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Case Information

Incident:March 12, 2003
Last Updated:July 25, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 12, 2003
Last Updated:July 25, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 9168745115
You can remain anonymous