
The person at the center of this case
Willis Edwin Derendoff
Justice for Willis Edwin Derendoff — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Willis travel from Huslia to Fairbanks, and what was his intended purpose or destination?
Multiple unconfirmed sightings have been reported around Fairbanks—can any be verified or provide direction of travel?
What was Willis's financial situation and access to transportation after November 10, 2020?
Willis Edwin Derendoff, a 34-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on November 10, 2020, after traveling to Fairbanks from Huslia and checking into an Extended Stay hotel off Old Airport Way. Multiple unconfirmed sightings have been reported around Fairbanks, but his current whereabouts and direction of travel remain unknown. Anyone with information about Willis or confirmed sightings is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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Who were Willis's known contacts or associates in Fairbanks or Huslia?
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NamUs case MP75666. Missing person: Willis Edwin Derendoff.
Last known contact: 2020-11-10 in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star, AK. Circumstances: Willis has not been seen or heard from since 11-10-2020.
He came to Fairbanks from Huslia and had a hotel room at the Extended Stay off Old Airport Way. His direction of travel is unknown.
There have been multiple reported sightings of Willis around Fairbanks, however none of them have been confirmed. Demographics: 34 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Possibly wearing a black beanie; Clothing: Black leather jacket Red sleeper fleece pants or blue jeans; Footwear: Red converse shoes.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK20086592 | 2020-11-12.
Willis was last seen or heard from in Fairbanks after traveling from Huslia
Alaska State Troopers opened investigation case AK20086592
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