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William Riley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Evanston, Illinois on Jun 17, 1984

Victim Details

Apr 30, 2013

Aug 12, 2020

William

Riley

64

22

72 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 17, 1984

Evanston

Illinois

Cook County

60204

13478

COOK COUNTY SHERIFFS POLICE

Maywood

Illinois

,

84/19030

1984-06-17

COOK COUNTY SHERIFFS POLICE

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/03/2026


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In the summer of 1984, a young man named William 'Billy' Pasquale Riley vanished from his home in Evanston, Illinois. At 22 years old, Billy was last seen at his residence on what is believed to have been a quiet Sunday, June 17th. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling in their simplicity; he seemingly walked away from his life, leaving behind all of his personal belongings and his vehicle. Since that day, there has been no communication from him, no sightings, ...
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Last Seen: Jun 17, 1984

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