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William W. Walburn is listed as a missing person from Seattle, Washington, after his family last saw him in April 2021. At the time of his disappearance, he was 50 years old; if he is still alive today, he would now be in his mid-fifties. The last known point of contact is recorded as April 1, 2021, in Seattle, located in King County. After that date, there are no publicly documented sightings or confirmed communications, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The case is recorded in a national mis ...Read More
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Victim Details

Oct 13, 2025

Nov 20, 2025

William

Walburn

55

50

66 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the spring of 2021, amidst the bustling city of Seattle, Washington, 50-year-old William W. Walburn was seen by his family for what would be the last time. The exact date of this final contact is unclear, though it is noted to have occurred in April of that year. At the time of his disappearance, William was described as a Caucasian male, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 175 pounds, with both brown hair and brown eyes. The days that followed this last sighting turned into weeks, and then months, with a profound and concerning silence from William, a silence that was reportedly uncharacteristic of him. His family's growing unease prompted them to report him as a missing person, initiating a search for answers that has continued since. The circumstances surrounding William Walburn's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public. Information regarding the clothing he was wearing at the time he went missing, or any personal items he may have had with him, has not been widely circulated. It is also unknown what his plans may have been or if he was intending to travel. The investigation into his whereabouts was taken on by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office, which has been seeking any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. Despite their efforts, the trail appears to have gone cold, leaving a noticeable void in the lives of those who know and care for him. The lack of significant leads has made the investigation particularly challenging for law enforcement officials who continue to hope for new information to emerge. The case of William Walburn serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and a family grappling with uncertainty. The absence of concrete information has made it difficult to construct a clear narrative of the events leading up to his disappearance. The overview of this case is one of a man who vanished from an urban environment without a clear explanation. Last seen by his family in Seattle in April 2021, William's case is a perplexing one, marked by a distinct lack of evidence or witnesses that could shed light on his fate. The ongoing investigation by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office represents a continued hope for resolution and for answers that might one day bring peace to his loved ones.

Apr 01, 2021

Seattle

Washington

King County

Seattle

No

178583

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

Everett

Washington

Snohomish County

98201

Sennen Klassen

Detective

3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Washington

4253883839

County

Law Enforcement

SO2024-00172203

2024-12-09

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/01/2026


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