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William Collins Missing Person Case

Last seen in Woodway, Washington on Jan 31, 2011

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Victim Details

Dec 8, 2015

May 26, 2023

William

Collins

71

56

68 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 31, 2011

Woodway

Washington

Snohomish County

No

24424

Woodway Police Department

Woodway

Washington

Snohomish County

98020

23920 113th Place West, Washington

4254073999

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.townofwoodway.com/your_government/emergencyservices.php

W1124

Feb 1, 2011

Woodway Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31409) and 4 other sources
In the quiet community of Woodway, Washington, a loving family was forever changed by the disappearance of William 'Bill' Bullitt Collins. At the age of 56, Bill was last seen at his home on January 31, 2011. He was a white male, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. At the time he went missing, it was thought he might have a possible beard. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not widely known, but it was noted that he might have had connections to the Cottage Grove area in Oregon.

The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no sign of Bill. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System a national database for missing persons. The Woodway Police Department opened an investigation, but few details about their findings have been made public. The lack of information has been a source of ongoing pain for his loved ones, who are left to wonder what happened to him. The passage of time has not diminished their hope for answers, nor their love for Bill.

The investigation into William Collins's disappearance remains open. Law enforcement has not reported any significant leads that have brought them closer to understanding what occurred on that winter day in 2011. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many families who live with the uncertainty of a missing loved one. While the specific details of his case are few, the impact of his absence is immeasurable. The primary goal remains to uncover the truth and provide his family with the closure they have been seeking for over a decade.
Last Seen: Jan 31, 2011

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP31409 | NamUs
  • For The Missing: Pacific Northwest - William Collins is ... - Facebook
  • Pacific Northwest - William Collins is missing from Woodway ...
  • WA - William Collins, 56, Woodway, 31 January 2011 | Websleuths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP85540 • Found May 12, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 81%113 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Snoqualmie, Washington - unidentified case UP104650
    John Doe — Snoqualmie, Washington
    UP104650 • Found Apr 24, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 27–61 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Tacoma, Washington
    UP16469 • Found Mar 8, 2017
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–70 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb

    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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