The person at the center of this case
William Wayne Hilderbrand (also known as Jael Hilderbrand)
Missing Person · Open
15 years waiting · since 2010
Missing Person: William Wayne Hilderbrand
Justice for William Wayne Hilderbrand (also known as Jael Hilderbrand) — the trail went cold in 2010, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why was William on the bridge at night and what circumstances led to the jump?
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person
Lead #2William may present as female and go by the name Jael Hilderbrand—has anyone encountered someone matching this description?
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location
Lead #3Has the Penobscot River been thoroughly searched for remains or evidence?
William Wayne Hilderbrand, a 22-year-old American Indian male, was last seen on the night of November 4, 2010, jumping off the Penobscot Bridge between Bangor and Brewer, Maine into the Penobscot River. Despite search efforts, his body has not been recovered and the circumstances remain unclear. Anyone with information about William's whereabouts or what led to this incident is urged to contact the Bangor Police Department.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the incident on or near the bridge that night?
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NamUs case MP37587. Missing person: William Wayne Hilderbrand.
Last known contact: 2010-11-05 in Bangor, Penobscot, ME. Circumstances: William (Billy) Hilderbrand was last seen during the nighttime hours of November 4, 2010, on the Penobscot Bridge between Bangor and Brewer.
William was seen jumping off the bridge into the Penobscot River. This individual may also present as female and go by the name Jael Hilderbrand.
Demographics: 22 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 155 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Bangor Police Department | 10-078048.
Timeline of Events
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2010-11-04
nighttimeLast Sighting on Penobscot Bridge
William was seen jumping off the Penobscot Bridge between Bangor and Brewer into the Penobscot River during nighttime hours
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Case Information
Incident:November 4, 2010 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 4, 2010 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2079477382
You can remain anonymous