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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
Victim Details

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

221

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

12/13/2025


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