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William Dean Ponder
Missing Person · Open
32 years waiting · since 1993
Missing Person: William Dean Ponder
Justice for William Dean Ponder — the trail went cold in 1993, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who was the acquaintance Ponder left J's Tavern with, and what did they report about dropping him at Martin Feed Mill?
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location
Lead #2Why was Ponder dropped at Martin Feed Mill rather than his home, and did anyone at the mill see him arrive?
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timeline
Lead #3What occurred during the four-day gap between Ponder's disappearance and when his father reported him missing?
William Dean Ponder, a 41-year-old man, disappeared on August 28, 1993, after spending the evening with friends at J's Tavern in Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He was last seen on Parris Bridge Road, reportedly dropped off at Martin Feed Mill, but never arrived home. Despite the passage of decades, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about his final hours and whereabouts.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any signs of foul play or vehicle involvement on Parris Bridge Road or near Martin Feed Mill?
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NamUs case MP11141. Missing person: William Dean Ponder.
Last known contact: 1993-08-28 in Chesnee, Spartanburg, SC. Circumstances: Dean Ponder disappeared after a night with friends at nearby J's Tavern.
He was last seen in the company of an acquaintance, on Parris Bridge Road in Spartanburg County. Friends told police they dropped him off at Martin Feed Mill.
Ponder's father reported him missing on September 2. Demographics: 41 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 190 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: N/A; Clothing: A T-shirt and faded jeans; Eyewear: Wears eye glasses; Footwear: Tennis shoes; Jewelry: N/A.
Investigating agency: Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office | 09-08-007-03 / 93090007.
Timeline of Events
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1993-08-28
Last Seen
William Dean Ponder was last seen on Parris Bridge Road in Spartanburg County after leaving J's Tavern with an acquaintance
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1993-09-02
Reported Missing
Ponder's father reported him missing four days after he was last seen
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 1993
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 1993
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8645034500
You can remain anonymous