The person at the center of this case
William Wayne Hilderbrand (also known as Jael Hilderbrand)
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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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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Was William's body ever recovered from the Penobscot River, or has it never been found?
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witness
Lead #2Who witnessed William jumping from the bridge, and what was their account of his state of mind?
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clue
Lead #3Why did William jump from the bridge—was this an accident, suicide attempt, or something else?
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. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and no body has been recovered despite search efforts. 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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person
Lead #4William may present as female and go by the name Jael Hilderbrand; has this alternate identity been considered in the investigation?
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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 into the Penobscot River during nighttime hours on November 4, 2010.
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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