The person at the center of this case
William Garrity O'Connell
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: William Garrity O'Connell
Justice for William Garrity O'Connell — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was he not found during searches of the village and vacant buildings? Could he have traveled beyond the immediate search area?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone in the village see him on or after November 27, 2024? Are there regular witnesses to his daily movements?
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clue
Lead #3Given his homelessness and frequent beach walks, could he have accessed a boat or shelter in an unexpected location?
William Garrity O'Connell, a 43-year-old man, disappeared on November 27, 2024, from Adak, Alaska, where he was experiencing homelessness and frequently walked the village and beach. Despite searches of the village and vacant buildings, he has not been located and has had no contact since his disappearance. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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evidence
Lead #4What specific vacant buildings were searched, and were all accessible structures thoroughly examined?
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NamUs case MP136504. Missing person: William Garrity O'Connell.
Last known contact: 2024-11-27 in Adak, Aleutians West, AK. Circumstances: Chris has not been seen or heard from since 11-27-2024.
He is currently experiencing homelessness and is known to walk the village and beach frequently. The village and the vacant buildings were searched, but he was not located.
Demographics: 43 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 171 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Green.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK24123237 | 2024-12-05.
Timeline of Events
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2024-11-27
Last known contact
William Garrity O'Connell was last seen or heard from in Adak, Alaska. He was known to walk the village and beach frequently.
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2024-12-05
Case reported to NamUs
Alaska State Troopers opened investigation case AK24123237 and reported the missing person case to the National Missing & Unidentified Persons System.
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Case Information
Incident:November 27, 2024
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 27, 2024
Last Updated:June 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous