The person at the center of this case
William Herman Rener
Missing Person · Open
59 years waiting · since 1966
Missing Person: William Herman Rener
Justice for William Herman Rener — the trail went cold in 1966, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Rener not return from his three-week military leave? Did he intend to disappear or was he prevented from returning?
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Lead #2What were Rener's plans during his leave period, and who was he in contact with before his disappearance?
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Lead #3Were there any investigations conducted by the Air Force in the weeks and months following his disappearance?
William Herman Rener, a 35-year-old Air Force serviceman, disappeared on December 26, 1966, after being granted three weeks of military leave from Hampton, Virginia—a leave he never returned from. Nearly 60 years later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear: whether he chose to vanish, met with foul play, or suffered an accident. The case remains open with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and anyone with information about Rener's whereabouts or fate is urged to contact authorities.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP38175. Missing person: William Herman Rener.
Last known contact: 1966-12-26 in Hampton, Hampton, VA. Circumstances: On December 26, 1966, William was granted 3 weeks of leave from the military but never returned from leave.
Demographics: 35 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 147 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Gray.
Investigating agency: Air Force Office of Special Investigations | 33298151621616.
Timeline of Events
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1966-12-26
Military Leave Granted
William Herman Rener was granted 3 weeks of leave from the military but never returned from leave.
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 1966
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 1966
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772461453
You can remain anonymous