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Antwon Bernito Williams

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Antwon Bernito Williams

Case
#1703
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 20, 2026
North Charleston Police Department
Missing Person · Open
27 years waiting · since 1998

Missing Person: Antwon Bernito Williams

Justice for Antwon Bernito Williams — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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vehicle
Lead #1

Why was the vehicle left running with hazard lights on? What does this suggest about the circumstances of his disappearance?

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location
Lead #2

What was Antwon doing at Dame Court that evening, and did anyone see him leave or encounter him afterward?

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witness
Lead #3

Were there any witnesses to Antwon's movements between Dame Court and Cosgrove Avenue?

Antwon Bernito Williams, a 20-year-old male, disappeared on August 24, 1998, in Charleston, South Carolina after leaving Dame Court in North Charleston. His vehicle was discovered the next morning on Cosgrove Avenue with hazard lights on and the engine still running, but Antwon was never found. Nearly three decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unexplained, and investigators continue seeking information about what happened that night.

Case
#1703
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 20, 2026
North Charleston Police Department

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

The vehicle belonged to a family member—what was the relationship and why was he using it that night?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP289. Missing person: Antwon Bernito Williams.

Last known contact: 1998-08-24 in Charleston, Charleston, SC. Circumstances: On 8/25/1998, the Antwon's vehicle was located on Cosgrove Avenue.

The vehicle had its hazard lights on, and the vehicle was still running. Officers attempted to locate the driver but had no luck.

It was later found that Antwon was last seen leaving Dame Court in North Charleston. The vehicle belonged to a family member.

Demographics: 20 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Jersey with blue and yellow "Indiana" logo, blue shorts, white athletic shoes.. Investigating agency: North Charleston Police Department | 98023856 | 1998-08-25.

Timeline of Events

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1998-08-24

Last Known Contact

Antwon Bernito Williams was last seen leaving Dame Court in North Charleston, SC

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1998-08-25

Vehicle Discovery

Antwon's vehicle was located on Cosgrove Avenue with hazard lights on and engine still running; driver could not be located

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Case Information

Incident:August 24, 1998
Last Updated:June 2, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 24, 1998
Last Updated:June 2, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 8437402800
You can remain anonymous