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William Neilson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Poughkeepsie, New York on Nov 13, 1995

Victim Details

Sep 02, 2011

Jun 10, 2020

William

Neilson

84

54

66 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 13, 1995

Poughkeepsie

New York

Dutchess County

12601

10715

City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

Poughkeepsie

New York

Dutchess County

12601

Christopher Reardon

Officer

62 Civic Center Plaza, New York

8454514000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://cityofpoughkeepsie.com/187/Police-Department

154201

City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

Brown

Gray

Gray

07/18/2026


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William Neilson, a 54-year-old man, was last seen on November 13, 1995, in Poughkeepsie, New York. At the time of his disappearance, he was residing in an adult home from which he was reported missing. William was described as being 5'6" tall, weighing around 120 pounds, with brown hair and gray eyes, and was blind in his left eye. He was last known to be wearing black pants and a gray denim jacket.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and no substantial lea ...
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Last Seen: Nov 13, 1995

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