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Missing Person Flyer: William Matthews

William Matthews, 81 • Ketchikan, AK • Missing
Last Seen
1997-05-24
Summary
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.

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Age
81
Height
5' 10"
Weight
185
Source Information
NamUs
Case ID: 66945
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