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William John Smith, a 37-year-old resident of Fredonia, New York, went missing on June 23, 1983, under mysterious circumstances. Smith was last seen in Port Rowan, Ontario, operating a large white 31-foot Bertram cruiser, a 1977 model with twin engines. Witnesses observed the boat leaving port, heading toward the north channel, which leads into Lake Erie. This was the last confirmed sighting of both Smith and his boat, raising concerns that he might have encountered trouble at sea.
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Last Seen: Jun 23, 1983
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Last Seen: Jun 23, 1983
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Mar 02, 2011
Dec 31, 2020
William
Smith
79
37
72 inches
73 inches
220 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jun 23, 1983
Fredonia
New York
Chautauqua County
171
9739
New York State Police- Fredonia
Fredonia
New York
Chautauqua County
14063
Gregory Holt
S/Investigator
10274 Route 60, New York
7166791549
State
Law Enforcement
MP69412
New York State Police- Fredonia
Brown
Blue
Blue
11/28/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been diving deep into the details of William John Smith’s disappearance, and something I fi... ...Read More
09/06/2024
09/06/2024
Did anyone ever explore the possibility that William John Smith could have been heading somewhere sp... ...Read More
01/28/2024
01/28/2024
Hey everyone—just wanted to share my thoughts on the William John Smith case. A little detail that... ...Read More
08/12/2023
08/12/2023
