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William Ott Missing Person Case

Last seen in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona on Apr 05, 2012

Victim Details

Created

Sep 27, 2016

Case Added

Jan 22, 2020

Firstname

William

Lastname

Ott

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Weight

180 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Apr 05, 2012

City

Grand Canyon National Park

State

Arizona

County

Coconino County

Tribal Land

Unknown

Agency ID

25240

Agency Name

Coconino County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Flagstaff

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Coconino County

Agency Zip Code

86001

Agency Contact

Agency Address

911 East Sawmill Road, Arizona

Agency Phone

9287744523

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

S12-01697

Primary Agency

Coconino County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

08/20/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description (LOCATED)

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On April 5, 2012, 65-year-old William "Bill" Ott, an experienced hiker from Oregon, was dropped off in a remote area of the Hualapai Indian Reservation for what was planned to be a three-week solo trek through the Grand Canyon. Ott, described as being in good physical condition, was well-prepared for his journey, carrying a gray backpack with a black top and blue trim. He was expected to complete his hike on April 28, 2012. Family and friends awaited his return, confident in his abilit ...

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