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William Summers Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bremerton, Washington on Jan 4, 1982

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

William

Summers Jr.

66

22

73 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 4, 1982

Bremerton

Washington

Kitsap County

No

6854

Naval Criminal Investigative Service Headquarters

Silverdale

Washington

,

W-276771782

Naval Criminal Investigative Service Headquarters

4078

Brown

Blue

Blue

Sep 20, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1022) and 3 other sources
On January 4, 1982, a 22-year-old Petty Officer in the United States Navy named William 'Billy' K. Summers Jr. vanished from Bremerton, Washington. At the time, he was a Machinist Mate Second Class assigned to the USS Robison which was docked at the Naval Shipyard. Originally from Alabama, Summers was a quiet and reserved individual. He has not been seen or heard from since the day he disappeared while his ship was in port.

Leading up to his disappearance, those who knew Billy described him as having become intensely religious. Raised in the Baptist faith, his newfound religious fervor sometimes led to arguments, which could occasionally become physical. This change in behavior has led to speculation that he may have joined a cult. Summers had also casually mentioned a desire to move to Canada before he went missing. In his leisure time, he was known to enjoy activities such as fishing, playing tennis, and working with handicapped children.

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service has been handling the investigation into William Summers Jr.'s disappearance. His case is classified as an endangered missing person. He is a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 6'1' and weighing around 160 pounds. A notable characteristic is that he has two amalgam fillings in his teeth. The case of William Summers Jr. remains an unsolved mystery, leaving his family without answers for decades. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance from the naval shipyard continue to be a subject of investigation and concern.
Last Seen: Jan 4, 1982

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  • William Kermig Summers Jr. - The Charley Project
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Washington - unidentified case UP5697
    John Doe — Washington
    UP5697 • Found Mar 18, 1989
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9987
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9987 • Found Jun 6, 1997
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%142 mi away
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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