The person at the center of this case
William Edward Garside
Missing Person · Open
11 years waiting · since 2015
Missing Person: William Edward Garside
Justice for William Edward Garside — the trail went cold in 2015, but the truth hasn't.
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vehicle
Lead #12006 maroon Lincoln Mark-LT pickup truck (OK tag #826JVH) was recovered—where was it found and what does its condition suggest?
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evidence
Lead #2What items were in or near the recovered vehicle that might indicate what happened to William?
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witness
Lead #3Who last saw William leaving his residence and what was his stated destination or plans?
William Edward Garside, a 51-year-old Native American male, disappeared on May 14, 2015, after leaving his residence in Stringtown, Oklahoma. He was driving a 2006 maroon Lincoln Mark-LT pickup truck, which has since been recovered, but William has not been in contact with family since that date. The Atoka County Sheriff's Office continues to seek assistance in locating him and determining the circumstances of his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4Why has there been no activity on his financial accounts (VersaTel ATM card) since disappearance?
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NamUs case MP28861. Missing person: William Edward Garside.
Last known contact: 2015-05-14 in Stringtown, Atoka, OK. Circumstances: The Atoka County, Oklahoma, Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance with locating William “Bill” Edward GARSIDE, Native American Male, 6’00”, 240 lbs., brown hair, brown eyes, with a tattoo on his neck “Sharlee”.
GARSIDE was last seen on 5/14/2015 leaving his residence in Stringtown, OK. Family has not had any contact with him since.
GARSIDE was driving a 2006 maroon Lincoln Mark-LT pick-up, Oklahoma tag# 826JVH. Vehicle has been recovered.
Demographics: 51 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 240 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: wallet (camo/velcro) - driver's license, tribal cards, casino cards, VersaTel card (ATM card), cash, pictures silver zippo lighter; Clothing: blue jeans (38-42 waist) t-shirt or tank top/sleeveless shirt (2XL-3XL) work boots - brown (size 12-13) ball cap watch on right wrist. Investigating agency: Atoka County Sheriff's Office | C-2015-108.
Timeline of Events
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2015-05-14
Last Seen Leaving Residence
William Edward Garside was last seen leaving his residence in Stringtown, OK, driving a 2006 maroon Lincoln Mark-LT pickup truck with Oklahoma tag #826JVH
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2015
Last Updated:November 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 14, 2015
Last Updated:November 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5808892424
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