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William P Ferguson

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William P Ferguson

Case
#2531
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 6, 2026
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
65 years waiting · since 1961

Missing Person: William P Ferguson

Justice for William P Ferguson — the trail went cold in 1961, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why was Ferguson in that specific bar on Larimer Street, and did he have regular contacts or acquaintances there?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there other patrons or bar staff present who could account for Ferguson's activities and departure that evening?

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timeline
Lead #3

What was Ferguson's mental and emotional state following his brother's funeral, and could this have influenced his actions?

William P Ferguson, a 50-year-old man, disappeared on February 28, 1961, after being last seen in a bar between 18th and 19th on Larimer Street in Denver following his brother's funeral. Over six decades have passed with no confirmed sighting or resolution, leaving fundamental questions about his fate unanswered. Anyone with information about Ferguson's whereabouts or circumstances surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office.

Case
#2531
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 6, 2026
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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clue
Lead #4

No trace of Ferguson has surfaced in over 60 years—did he voluntarily disappear, or did foul play occur?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP28284. Missing person: William P Ferguson.

Last known contact: 1961-02-28 in Denver, Denver, CO. Circumstances: Was last seen in a bar between 18th & 19th on Larimer after his brother's funeral in Denver.

Demographics: 50 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Clothing typical of a funeral, pants, white shirt and jacket.. Investigating agency: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office | AC1510434 | 2015-03-27.

Timeline of Events

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1961-02-28

Last Seen at Bar

William P Ferguson was last seen in a bar between 18th and 19th on Larimer Street in Denver after attending his brother's funeral. He was wearing funeral attire: pants, white shirt, and jacket.

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Case Information

Incident:February 28, 1961
Last Updated:August 13, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 28, 1961
Last Updated:August 13, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 3037954711
You can remain anonymous