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William Delano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Humptulips, Washington on Nov 10, 1983

Victim Details

Dec 01, 2018

Jun 19, 2023

William

Delano

76

34

70 inches

71 inches

165 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 10, 1983

Humptulips

Washington

Grays Harbor County

No

42069

Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office

Montesano

Washington

Grays Harbor County

98563

100 West Broadway Avenue, Washington

3602493711

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.grays-harbor.wa.us/departments/sheriff/

83-1650

Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office

10643

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/04/2026


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In the autumn of 1983, a 34-year-old man named William Edward Delano ventured into the wilderness of Humptulips, Washington, for an elk hunting trip. On November 10th, equipped with a. 270 caliber rifle, the 5'10' brown-haired, hazel-eyed man began his solo excursion. He was reportedly wearing a red plaid jacket, blue jeans, and sneakers at the time. William, a resident of Grays Harbor County, was familiar with the area, yet he would not return from this trip, marking the beginning of ...
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Last Seen: Nov 10, 1983

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  • William Edward DeLano - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP53779 | NamUs
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