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William Childress Missing Person Case

Last seen in Point Baker, Alaska on May 28, 1980

Victim Details

Dec 30, 2019

Jan 11, 2024

William

Childress

88

42

71 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 28, 1980

Point Baker

Alaska

Prince of Wales – Hyder Census Area

No

70484

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

AK19093047

1980-05-28

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

08/14/2026


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In the remote and rugged landscape of southeastern Alaska, the disappearance of William 'Bill' Thomas Childress in the spring of 1980 has left a lingering silence. At 42 years old, Childress was last seen on May 28, 1980, in the vicinity of Point Baker, a small fishing community on the Prince of Wales Island. He was known to be an experienced boater, familiar with the often-treacherous waters of the region. On that late spring day, he set out on a journey by boat, navigating the passag ...
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Last Seen: May 28, 1980

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