The person at the center of this case
Bill Dwayne Shipley
Missing Person · Open
15 years waiting · since 2011
Missing Person: Bill Dwayne Shipley
Justice for Bill Dwayne Shipley — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who is the unknown person depicted in the composite sketch who may have used Shipley's credit card?
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vehicle
Lead #2Why were both of Shipley's vehicles found in different locations in south Oklahoma City rather than along his travel route to Kansas?
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evidence
Lead #3What transactions were made with Shipley's credit card and where, and can they be traced to identify the perpetrator?
Bill Dwayne Shipley, a 47-year-old contract painter, disappeared on July 19, 2011, while traveling from Norman, Oklahoma to a job in Kansas, never arriving at his destination. His packed clothing was left at his residence, both his vehicles were found abandoned in separate locations in south Oklahoma City, and his credit card was used by an unknown person approximately three weeks later. The case remains unsolved, with a composite sketch of a person of interest available, and investigators seek information about the circumstances of his disappearance and the identity of the individual who used his credit card.
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clue
Lead #4Why were Shipley's packed clothes left behind at his residence if he was planning to travel for work?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP12430. Missing person: Bill Dwayne Shipley.
Last known contact: 2011-07-19 in Norman, McClain, OK. Circumstances: Victim works at a contract painter for Arby's; he had job in Arkansas/Kansas/Texas, but never arrived in Kansas.
Victim's clothing was packed, but left inside his residence. Victim has two vehicles; both were found in different locations in south Oklahoma City.
Unknown subject using victims credit card approximately 3 weeks later. Composite of person of interest is viewable on NamUs (see Images).
Demographics: 47 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 175 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: shirt size L to XL, waist 34 to 36; Eyewear: Spectacle Prescription Rx: Sph Cyl Axis OD balance OS -2.50 -.50 110; Footwear: usually tennis shoes, size 8.5 to 9; Jewelry: watch. Investigating agency: McClain County Sheriff's Office | 011-0814035 | 2011-08-14.
Timeline of Events
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2011-07-19
Bill Dwayne Shipley Disappears
Victim last known contact in Norman, McClain County, OK. Was supposed to travel to Kansas for a contract painting job at Arby's but never arrived.
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2011-08-09
Credit Card Fraudulently Used
Unknown subject used victim's credit card approximately 3 weeks after disappearance.
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2011-08-14
Case Reported to McClain County Sheriff's Office
Investigation officially documented by McClain County Sheriff's Office.
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Case Information
Incident:July 19, 2011
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 19, 2011
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4055272141
You can remain anonymous