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William Day Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fairbanks, Alaska on Sep 15, 1975

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Dec 21, 2017

Jul 30, 2024

William

Day

80

29

71 inches

150 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 15, 1975

Fairbanks

Alaska

Fairbanks North Star Borough

No

925

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

I780002461

Sep 16, 1975

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 9, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41447) and 1 other source
In the late summer of 1975, a 29-year-old man named William John Day vanished from the interior of Alaska, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On September 15, 1975, William was last seen in Fairbanks, Alaska, a city known as the 'Golden Heart of Alaska.' At the time of his disappearance, he was approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed between 150 and 165 pounds. He had brown hair and green eyes. When he was last seen at the Fairbanks Rendevous Club, he was reportedly wearing a black mohair sweater and blue jeans. The report of his disappearance was filed with the Alaska State Troopers the following day, marking the official beginning of a long and frustrating search for answers.

The circumstances surrounding William's disappearance remain vague, with the last known sighting at the Fairbanks Rendevous Club being the only concrete detail available to the public. Over the years, William has also been known by several aliases, including Kenneth Beeler, Bill Day, Billy Day, and others, which can sometimes complicate missing persons investigations. The case was formally entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on December 21, 2017, many years after he was last seen. This national database provides a centralized location for information on missing persons cases, a critical resource in a state like Alaska where the vast and challenging terrain can make finding the missing particularly difficult.

Despite the passage of time, the case of William John Day remains open. The Alaska State Troopers in Anchorage are the primary investigating agency. Efforts to resolve the case have included the submission of DNA from William's sister to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Laboratory, a crucial step that could help identify remains if they are ever discovered. The lack of significant leads or new information over the years has left his family without closure. The overview of this case highlights the painful reality of a long-term missing person investigation, where the trail grows cold and the hope of finding answers diminishes with each passing year, yet the efforts to find him continue.
Last Seen: Sep 15, 1975

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Tok, Alaska - unidentified case UP12375
    John Doe — Tok, Alaska
    UP12375 • Found Aug 20, 1979
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%185 lb vs 150–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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