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William Hamilton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on Sep 24, 1980

Victim Details

Created

Aug 17, 2010

Case Added

Dec 20, 2023

Firstname

William

Lastname

Hamilton

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

72 inches

Weight

165 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Sep 24, 1980

City

Mount Sterling

State

Kentucky

County

Montgomery County

Zip Code

40353

Tribal Land

Agency ID

8903

Agency Name

Kentucky State Police

Agency City

Morehead

Agency State

Kentucky

Agency County

Rowan County

Agency Zip Code

40351

Agency Contact

Larry Bowling

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1595 Flemingsburg Road, Kentucky

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://kentuckystatepolice.org/post-locations/post-8/

Agency Case #

8-80-0994

Agency Report Date

1980-10-05

Primary Agency

Kentucky State Police

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

Last Updated

07/05/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In the autumn of 1980, a disquieting event unfolded in the small community of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, leaving a family with unanswered questions that would span decades. On September 24th, 41-year-old William Edward 'Bill' Hamilton was seen for the last time. He was observed walking away from his home in Montgomery County, a simple act that marked the beginning of a long and painful mystery for his loved ones and the community. The details surrounding his departure are sparse, offeri ...

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Last Seen: Sep 24, 1980

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William Hamilton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mount Sterling, Kentucky on Sep 24, 1980

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