The person at the center of this case
William Evans Cuddie
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1995
Missing Person: William Evans Cuddie
Justice for William Evans Cuddie — the trail went cold in 1995, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why did William rent a car on September 16 if he was last contacted on September 4? What happened during those 12 days?
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location
Lead #2Why was the rental car found in Stanley, Idaho rather than near Whiteman AFB in Missouri?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to the rental car being reported stolen, and who reported it?
William Evans Cuddie, a 32-year-old Air Force serviceman, disappeared in September 1995 after failing to report for duty at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. His rental car was found abandoned in Stanley, Idaho in December 1995, suggesting he may have traveled west before vanishing. Despite decades of investigation by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, his fate remains unknown and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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person
Lead #4Did William have connections to Idaho, or was his presence there circumstantial?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP38209. Missing person: William Evans Cuddie.
Last known contact: 1995-09-04 in Stanley, Custer, ID. Circumstances: William did not report for duty at Whiteman AFB, MO.
The car William rented on 16 Sep 95 was reported stolen then recovered in Stanley, ID on 13 Dec 95. Demographics: 32 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Investigating agency: Air Force Office of Special Investigations | 33298151621616.
Timeline of Events
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1995-09-04
Last known contact
William Evans Cuddie last contacted in Stanley, Custer, Idaho
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1995-09-16
Rental car obtained
William rented a car on September 16, 1995
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1995-12-13
Vehicle recovered
The rental car was reported stolen and later recovered in Stanley, Idaho
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Case Information
Incident:September 4, 1995
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 4, 1995
Last Updated:June 25, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772461453
You can remain anonymous