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William Hokanson, Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Atlantic Ocean, Rhode Island on Mar 25, 1990

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2014

Jun 27, 2022

William

Hokanson, Jr.

55

19

74 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 25, 1990

Atlantic Ocean

Rhode Island

Newport County

5568

Massachusetts State Police

New Bedford

Massachusetts

Bristol County

02740

888 Purchase St., Massachusetts

5089970711

State

Law Enforcement

2014-104-492

Massachusetts State Police

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/14/2026


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On March 25, 1990, 19-year-old William "Billy" Hokanson, Jr. and his father, William "Hokey" Hokanson, Sr., disappeared while on a fishing expedition in the Atlantic Ocean. The father and son departed from Fairhaven, Massachusetts, on their vessel, the 'Sol-e-Mar', on March 22, 1990, for what was planned as a multi-day trip to catch flounder near Cape Cod. At the time of his disappearance, Billy was described as 6'2" tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds ...
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Last Seen: Mar 25, 1990

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  • 5509DMRI - William Hokanson
  • William Hokanson Jr. -- Lost Fishermen From the Port of New Bedford
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    There's something that I've always been curious about regarding the Hokansons' case. Does anyone kno... ...Read More
    07/01/2024
    I find it so puzzling that despite the *Sol-e-Mar* being discovered, there's still no trace of Billy... ...Read More
    05/01/2023
    I've always been fascinated by maritime mysteries, and the disappearance of Billy Hokanson Jr. and h... ...Read More
    01/05/2023
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    William Hokanson, Sr.

    Missing: Mar 25, 1990
    On March 25, 1990, William "Hokey" Hokanson Sr., 44, and his 19-year-old son, William Jr., went miss ...Read More