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William Verne Downey, a 12-year-old boy, was last seen on May 8, 1987, in Seattle, Washington. On the day of his disappearance, William left a note for his mother stating that he would be spending the night at a friend’s house. However, when his mother followed up the next day, the friend reported that William had never arrived. A witness later reported seeing William getting into a large white car, possibly a 1974 or 1975 Chevrolet Impala, in the area. This vehicle had not been seen in the ne ...Read More
Last Seen: May 08, 1987
Last Seen: May 08, 1987
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Apr 15, 2010
Jun 07, 2023
William
Downey
49
12
61 inches
90 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
May 08, 1987
Seattle
Washington
King County
98148
No
202
3600
King County Sheriff's Office
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
Janet Gregory
Project Program Mgr 3
516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington
2062964155
County
Law Enforcement
87-098217
King County Sheriff's Office
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
11/15/2025
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