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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
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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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
216
42069
Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office
Montesano
Washington
Grays Harbor County
98563
100 West Broadway Avenue, Washington
3602493711
County
Law Enforcement
83-1650
Grays Harbor County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
11/28/2025
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What do you guys think about the area where William Delano went missing? From what I’ve read, the ... ...Read More
05/13/2023
05/13/2023
