William Delano

Missing
Case Description
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William Edward Delano, a 34-year-old man, disappeared on November 9, 1983, while elk hunting alone in the Humptulips area of Grays Harbor County, Washington. At the time, he was last seen wearing a red plaid jacket, black jeans, and tennis shoes, and was carrying a .270 caliber rifle. His vehicle was later found, but despite extensive searches, no trace of him has been discovered.

Delano had been struggling with personal difficulties, including a nervous breakdown the previous year. Add ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 10, 1983
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    Victim Details

    Dec 01, 2018

    Jun 19, 2023

    William

    Delano

    75

    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

    Brown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    10/02/2024


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