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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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