The person at the center of this case
Wade A Williams
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Wade A Williams
Justice for Wade A Williams — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Williams disappear immediately after his jail release? Was he fleeing, injured, or in danger?
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contact
Lead #2Has anyone spotted Williams in the Riviera Beach area or nearby communities since April 26, 1996?
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Lead #3Did anyone interact with Williams on the day of his release or shortly thereafter?
Wade A Williams, a 57-year-old man, disappeared on April 26, 1996, immediately after being released from Palm Beach County Jail in Riviera Beach, Florida. His family has had no contact with him since his release, and his whereabouts remain unknown after three decades. Anyone with information about Williams' location or activities following his jail release is urged to contact the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4What were the circumstances of his jail stay, and could they explain his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP12092. Missing person: Wade A Williams.
Last known contact: 1996-04-26 in Riviera Beach, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: Williams was released from the Palm Beach County Jail on April 26, 1996.
Family has not had any contact with Williams since his release. Demographics: 57 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 170 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | 96-75544 | 1996-05-22.
Timeline of Events
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1996-04-26
Released from jail and disappeared
Wade A Williams was released from Palm Beach County Jail on April 26, 1996. Family has not had any contact with him since his release.
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1996-05-22
Case reported to NamUs
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office case MP12092 filed on May 22, 1996.
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Case Information
Incident:April 26, 1996
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 26, 1996
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5616883000
You can remain anonymous