William Matthews Missing from Ketchikan, Alaska age 81

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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

created

Mar 17, 2020

Case Added

Aug 16, 2023

firstname

William

lastname

Matthews

Current Age

108

Age at Disappearance

81

Height

70 inches

Weight

185 lbs

ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native

gender

Male

Last Seen

May 24, 1997

City

Ketchikan

State

Alaska

County

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Tribal Land

No

Agency ID

77628

Agency Name

Alaska State Troopers

Agency City

Anchorage

Agency State

Alaska

Agency County

Anchorage Borough

Agency Zip Code

99507

Agency Contact

Malia Miller

Contact Job Title

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

Agency Address

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

Agency Phone

9072695511

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

970033530

Agency Report Date

1997-05-25

Primary Agency

Alaska State Troopers

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

solved

No

Area Last Seen:

William Matthews
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