The person at the center of this case
William Spencer Arnold, II
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: William Spencer Arnold, II
Justice for William Spencer Arnold, II — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What were the specific circumstances of the boating accident? Was there a witness present?
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location
Lead #2Why did extensive searches of the Tanana River and surrounding area produce no results?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any personal items or debris recovered from the river that could indicate what happened?
William Spencer Arnold, II, a 74-year-old man, went missing on October 10, 2020, following a boating accident on the Tanana River near North Pole, Alaska. Extensive searches of the river and surrounding area yielded no results. The circumstances of what happened during the boating incident remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about his disappearance.
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Lead #4What time of day did the boating accident occur, and how long before it was reported?
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NamUs case MP74838. Missing person: William Spencer Arnold, II.
Last known contact: 2020-10-10 in North Pole, Fairbanks North Star, AK. Circumstances: William is missing from a boating accident on the Tanana River.
Searches of the river and area were met with negative results. Demographics: 74 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 230 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Hat; Clothing: Camo jacket Blue jeans; Footwear: Camo hunting boots.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK20074971 | 2020-10-10.
Timeline of Events
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2020-10-10
Boating accident and disappearance
William Spencer Arnold, II went missing following a boating accident on the Tanana River near North Pole, Alaska. This was his last known contact.
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Case Information
Incident:October 10, 2020
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 10, 2020
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous