Missing Person Flyer: William Bradford Bishop, Jr.
William Bradford Bishop, Jr., 39 • Elkmont, TN • Missing
Last Seen
1976-03-02
Summary
Bishop was last seen alive at a sporting goods store in Jacksonville, NC at ~1630 hrs. on 03/02/1976. His vehicle was recovered in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, TN on 03/18/1976. He was an avid outdoorsman, camper, and hiker with extensive camping experience in Africa. He enjoyed canoeing, fishing, swimming, jogging, tennis, skiing and riding motorcycles. He enjoyed working out several times a week and was also a licensed amateur pilot who learned to fly in Botswana, Africa. If located, do not approach or contact Bishop. Notify law enforcement immediately.
Public case details
- Age
- 39
- Height
- 6' 1"
- Weight
- 180
Source Information
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Case ID: 21449
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