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William Spencer Arnold, II

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William Spencer Arnold, II

Case
#1598
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers
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 #1

What were the exact circumstances of the boating accident and how did William enter the water?

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location
Lead #2

Why did extensive searches of the Tanana River and surrounding area produce no results or recovery?

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clue
Lead #3

Were there any witnesses to the boating accident who could provide details about 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 how he entered the water and his current whereabouts remain unknown, making continued vigilance and any new information critical to resolving this case.

Case
#1598
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers

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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 on Tanana River

William Spencer Arnold, II went missing following a boating accident on the Tanana River near North Pole, Alaska. He was last known to be in contact on this date.

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Case Information

Incident:October 10, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 10, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous