William Julian “Billy” BEREZIUK

Missing since: 10/30/74 
Missing from: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Age at disappearance: 27  

On May 18, 1975, members of the Canadian Armed Forces located the personal belongings of William Bereziuk washed up on an island in the Athabasca River 50 km north of Fort McMurray, Alberta. William had left Edmonton, Alberta in October of 1974 with the intention of making a canoe trip down the Athabasca River. He informed family members that he intended to spend the winter of 1974 in the Birch Mountain area of Alberta and would return to Edmonton in August of 1975. He was never heard from again.

Last known location: Birch Mountain area of Alberta

Belongings found May 18, 1975: Athabasca River

DETAILS:

Aliases - BEREZIUK, Billy
Missing since - October 30, 1974
Year of birth - 1946
Age at disappearance - 27
Sex- Male
Bio group - White
Eye colour - Hazel
Hair - Brown, Curly
Height - 187cm / 6 ft 2 in
Weight - 79kg / 174lb
Build - Medium

WEARING/FEATURES: 

Jewelry - Metal, Silver, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Crucifix or scapular
Glasses - Metal, Gold
Jacket - Cotton, Green
Pants - Cotton, Coveralls, color not specified
Shoes - Brown, Horse hide moccasins
Coat - White, Coveralls with fur hood
Shirt - Cotton, Plaid, Several bush shirts
Scar - Right Elbow
Scar - Right Large Toe
Scar - Chest
Scar - Chin
Scar - Chin

Source: RCMP
Case reference: 2014001333
Last Updated: 04/13/20