Left and Center: William circa, 1987
Right: Age Progressed to age 36
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 8, 1987
Missing From: Seattle, King County, Washington
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: September 24, 1974
Age: 12 years old
Height and Weight: 5’1″ and 90 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian Male, Blonde hair, Blue eyes, William has a scar on his left nostril and one in his right eye area, his left ear is pierced
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A striped shirt, blue jeans, white sneakers, William was wearing a gold chain at the time of his disappearance
NCMEC Number: 601065
Details of Disappearance
William Downey was last seen in Seattle, Washington on May 8th 1987. He left a note for his mother where he stated that he would be spending the night at a friends home. William failed to return home in the morning and was never seen or heard from again. His friend also stated he never saw William the evening before.
A witness stated he saw William entering a large white car, it may have been a 1974/1975 Chevrolet Impala in Seattle later during the day. William may still be in the local area. He has never been seen or heard from again.
Authorities believe that William may have left on his own accord but they can’t say for sure due to the unknown circumstances surrounding his disappearance. He was a student at Sylvester Middle School at the time and his friends tended to be older then him.
His disappearance remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
King County Sheriffs Office 206-296-3311
Source Information
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children