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Timothy Wayne Coulson, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on June 14, 1982, in Kirkland, Washington. Prior to his disappearance, Coulson had been living a transient lifestyle, moving between various locations. In June 1982, he left Toronto, Ontario, intending to return to Wells, British Columbia, to collect his belongings and rebuild his life. However, after arriving in Kirkland, he vanished without a trace.

Coulson had a history of mental health struggles, including a diagnosis of parano ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 14, 1982

Victim Details

Mar 11, 2019

Mar 13, 2019

Timothy

Coulson

67

25

69 inches

70 inches

180 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the early summer of 1982, a 25-year-old man named Timothy Wayne Coulson embarked on a journey with the intention of turning a new page in his life. He left Toronto, Ontario, with a plan to travel to Wells, British Columbia, to collect his belongings and, as he had expressed, to get his life together. This trip was meant to be a step towards a more stable future for Timothy, who had been living a transient lifestyle. His journey, however, took an unforeseen and heartbreaking turn. On June 14, 1982, Timothy was last seen in Kirkland, Washington. After this sighting, he vanished, leaving behind a void of information and a family left to wonder what became of him. Timothy was a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'9" and 5'10" and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds. He had some distinctive dental features, including chipped upper front teeth and lower teeth that were in poor condition. At the time of his disappearance, he may have had a full beard and mustache. The circumstances surrounding Timothy's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to piece together his last known movements. His history of living a transient life added a layer of complexity to the investigation from the outset. It was known that Timothy faced personal struggles, including a diagnosis of paranoid schizophrenia, for which he had been hospitalized in the past. These challenges undoubtedly made him a more vulnerable individual, a fact that has been a source of deep concern for those who have searched for him over the years. The Kirkland Police Department has been the investigating agency in his case, but the passage of time has not brought forth any significant leads or answers. The lack of information has been a persistent and painful aspect of this case, leaving a long and cold trail for investigators to follow. Over the many years that have passed since Timothy Coulson was last seen, his case has remained open, a silent testament to a life interrupted. There has been at least one unconfirmed sighting of him in 1987 in Tofino, British Columbia, by a friend of his brother, but this lead did not result in a resolution. Unconfirmed rumors have also circulated that he may have met a Native American and was living on a reservation. The lack of concrete evidence or new information has made it incredibly difficult for his loved ones and law enforcement to find any sense of closure. The overview of Timothy's case is one of a young man at a crossroads in his life, seeking a fresh start but ultimately disappearing without a trace. His story is a poignant reminder of the countless individuals who go missing, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and the enduring hope that one day, the silence will be broken and the truth of their whereabouts will come to light.

Jun 14, 1982

Kirkland

Washington

King County

98034

No

48599

Kirkland Police Department

Kirkland

Washington

King County

98034

11750 Northeast 18th Street, Washington

4255873400

Local

Law Enforcement

17-43083

2017-12-13

Kirkland Police Department

9830

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/18/2026


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