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William Wobser Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dresden, New York on Dec 05, 1986

Victim Details

Jan 31, 2011

Feb 13, 2023

William

Wobser

95

56

69 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 05, 1986

Dresden

New York

Yates County

9639

New York State Police - Troop E Headquarters

Farmington

New York

Ontario County

14425

John Stubbe

Senior Investigator - Major Crimes Unit

1569 Rochester Road, New York

5853984123

State

Law Enforcement

EH0R01559

New York State Police - Troop E Headquarters

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/10/2026


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William Ronald Wobser, aged 56, was last seen on December 5, 1986, while fishing on Seneca Lake near Dresden, New York. His unmanned boat was discovered two days later, on December 7, near Newlander's Cove, but Wobser himself has not been found since. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'9", weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Despite search efforts following the discovery of his boat, no further evidence has surfaced to explain w ...
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Last Seen: Dec 05, 1986

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  • Missing: Wobser, William Ronald | New York State Police
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9376 | NamUs
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