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William P Ferguson

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William P Ferguson

Case
#2531
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 19, 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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witness
Lead #1

Were there other patrons or staff at the bar who witnessed Ferguson that evening? What was his demeanor and who did he interact with?

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location
Lead #2

Why was Ferguson at a bar on Larimer Street after his brother's funeral? Did he have friends or associates in that area?

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timeline
Lead #3

What happened between the time Ferguson was last seen at the bar and when he was reported missing? Who reported him missing and when?

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, Colorado, following his brother's funeral. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence of his whereabouts in the decades since. The case remains open with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about Ferguson's disappearance is urged to contact authorities.

Case
#2531
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 19, 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

Did Ferguson have any known health issues, financial problems, or reasons he might have voluntarily left Denver?

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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 including pants, white shirt, and jacket.

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Case Information

Incident:February 28, 1961
Last Updated:June 20, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 28, 1961
Last Updated:June 20, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 3037954711
You can remain anonymous