The person at the center of this case
Willis Edwin Derendoff
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: Willis Edwin Derendoff
Justice for Willis Edwin Derendoff — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Willis travel from Huslia to Fairbanks, and what was his intended destination or purpose?
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witness
Lead #2Multiple unconfirmed sightings have been reported around Fairbanks—can any of these be verified or corroborated?
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evidence
Lead #3What was Willis's condition and state of mind when he arrived at the hotel, and did he have any luggage or belongings?
Willis Edwin Derendoff, a 34-year-old Alaska Native male, disappeared on November 10, 2020, after arriving in Fairbanks from Huslia and checking into the 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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contact
Lead #4Did Willis have any known contacts, family members, or associates in the Fairbanks area he may have been trying to reach?
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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.
Timeline of Events
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2020-11-10
Last Known Contact
Willis last seen or heard from in Fairbanks after arriving from Huslia; checked into Extended Stay hotel off Old Airport Way
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2020-11-12
Case Reported
Alaska State Troopers opened investigation case AK20086592
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Case Information
Incident:November 10, 2020
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 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