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William Downey Missing Person Case

Last seen in Seattle, Washington on May 08, 1987

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Jun 07, 2023

William

Downey

51

12

61 inches

90 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 08, 1987

Seattle

Washington

King County

98148

No

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

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff.aspx

87-098217

King County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

08/25/2026


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In the spring of 1987, a 12-year-old boy named William 'Billy' Vern Downey vanished from his home in Seattle, Washington. On the evening of May 8th, Billy, a student at Sylvester Middle School, left a note for his mother indicating he was going to spend the night at a friend's house. He was a young boy with blond hair and blue eyes, and on that day, he was wearing blue jeans, a striped shirt, white sneakers, and a gold chain. Distinctive features that set him apart included a scar ...
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Last Seen: May 08, 1987

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  • William Verne Downey - The Charley Project
  • William Downey was... - For The Missing: Pacific Northwest - Facebook
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