The person at the center of this case
William Dean Ponder
Missing Person · Open
33 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 #1What details can the acquaintance who was with Ponder on Parris Bridge Road provide about his condition and intentions that night?
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location
Lead #2Why did friends report dropping him at Martin Feed Mill, and was he actually seen there or is this based on assumption?
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clue
Lead #3Has any trace evidence or personal belongings been found along Parris Bridge Road or near Martin Feed Mill in the decades since his disappearance?
William Dean Ponder, a 41-year-old man, disappeared on August 28, 1993, after spending the night with friends at J's Tavern in Chesnee, Spartanburg County, South Carolina. He was last seen on Parris Bridge Road in the company of an acquaintance, with friends reporting they dropped him off at Martin Feed Mill. Despite being reported missing on September 2, 1993, his whereabouts remain unknown after more than three decades, and investigators continue seeking information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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contact
Lead #4Were there any other witnesses at J's Tavern or on Parris Bridge Road who observed Ponder that evening?
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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 on Parris Bridge Road
William Dean Ponder was last seen in the company of an acquaintance on Parris Bridge Road after leaving J's Tavern with friends
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1993-09-02
Reported missing
Ponder's father reported him missing to authorities
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 1993
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 28, 1993
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8645034500
You can remain anonymous