William Matthews

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Case Description
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William and Norman Paul were aboard an 18 foot blue and white vessel 'Delight.' On 05-25-1997, a cooler that was identified as belonging to them was located approximately 10 miles southwest of Sitka between St. Lasaria and Biorka Island. Norman's body was located later that evening. Numerous searches were conducted, but neither William or the vessel were ever located.
Last Seen: May 24, 1997
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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Victim Details

    Mar 17, 2020

    Aug 16, 2023

    William

    Matthews

    108

    81

    70 inches

    185 lbs

    American Indian / Alaska Native

    Male

    May 24, 1997

    Ketchikan

    Alaska

    Ketchikan Gateway Borough

    No

    77628

    Alaska State Troopers

    Anchorage

    Alaska

    Anchorage Borough

    99507

    Malia Miller

    Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

    5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

    9072695511

    State

    Law Enforcement

    970033530

    1997-05-25

    Alaska State Troopers

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Black

    Black

    No


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    We need your help in finding William. He has been missing for several days and his family is extreme... ...Read More
    08/24/2024
    I am wondering if there are any cameras in the area that may have recorded William's last known loca... ...Read More
    05/06/2024