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On January 11, 2020, four-year-old William Stiles went missing from Arch Cape, Oregon, after a tragic accident during a family trip. William, along with his seven-year-old sister, Lola, and their father, Jeremy Stiles, were walking on a coastal trail near Falcon Cove when they were suddenly struck by a powerful "sneaker wave," a large, unexpected wave common along the Pacific Coast. The wave pulled all three into the ocean.
Despite the efforts of rescuers, Jeremy Stiles and his daughter ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 11, 2020
Despite the efforts of rescuers, Jeremy Stiles and his daughter ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 11, 2020
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Feb 13, 2020
Nov 03, 2023
William
Stiles
9
4
36 inches
48 inches
43 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jan 11, 2020
Arch Cape
Oregon
Tillamook County
97102
No
256
74511
Oregon State Police - Astoria Area Command
Warrenton
Oregon
Clatsop County
97146
2320 Southeast Dolphin Avenue, Oregon
5038610781
State
Law Enforcement
SP20-010914
2020-01-11
Oregon State Police - Astoria Area Command
7653
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
11/30/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Hi everyone,
I've been following the case of little William Stiles, who went missing in 2020 afte... ...Read More
08/30/2024
I've been following the case of little William Stiles, who went missing in 2020 afte... ...Read More
08/30/2024
Wow, this case just breaks my heart. I've been doing some research on sneaker waves after hearing ab... ...Read More
10/23/2023
10/23/2023
Hey everyone, I've been thinking a lot about the role of sneaker waves in coastal safety and how unp... ...Read More
09/30/2023
09/30/2023
