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William Edward Smith

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William Edward Smith

Case
#4229
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 31, 2026
Escambia County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021

Missing Person: William Edward Smith

Justice for William Edward Smith — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why was William frequently at the Greyhound bus station—was he planning travel, or was it a regular gathering place for undomiciled individuals?

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witness
Lead #2

Did anyone at or near the Greyhound bus station see William on June 25, 2021, or in the days following?

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clue
Lead #3

What circumstances led family to report him missing on July 2 if he was last seen on June 25—did they expect contact during that week?

William Edward Smith, a 61-year-old undomiciled man, was last seen on June 25, 2021, in Pensacola, Florida, wearing a white polo shirt with black stripes and khaki or blue jeans. He frequented the area around the Greyhound bus station and was reported missing after family could not locate him. Despite the passage of time, questions remain about his whereabouts and circumstances of his disappearance.

Case
#4229
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 31, 2026
Escambia County Sheriff's Office

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP150850. Missing person: William Edward Smith.

Last known contact: 2021-06-25 in Pensacola, Escambia, FL. Circumstances: William was reported missing to law enforcement after family was not able to locate him.

William was undomiciled and frequented the area of the Greyhound bus station. He was last seen wearing a white polo shirt with black stripes with khaki pants or blue jeans.

Demographics: 61 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 175 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: white polo shirt with black stripes, khaki pants or blue jeans. Investigating agency: Escambia County Sheriff's Office | ECSO21OFF013579 | 2021-07-02.

Timeline of Events

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2021-06-25

Last Known Contact

William Edward Smith was last seen in Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, wearing a white polo shirt with black stripes and khaki pants or blue jeans. He frequented the area around the Greyhound bus station.

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2021-07-02

Missing Person Report Filed

William was reported missing to law enforcement after family was unable to locate him. Case opened with Escambia County Sheriff's Office under case number ECSO21OFF013579.

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Case Information

Incident:June 25, 2021
Last Updated:September 10, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 25, 2021
Last Updated:September 10, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 8504369630
You can remain anonymous