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William Jewan Ward
Missing Person · Open
267 days waiting
Missing Person: WILLIAM JEWAN WARD
Justice for William Jewan Ward — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1What was the nature and content of the final phone call with family on September 9, 2025?
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location
Lead #2Where was William physically located when he made the phone call to his family?
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witness
Lead #3Have family members or anyone else who spoke with William recently been fully interviewed?
William Jewan Ward, a 48-year-old man, was last heard from on September 9, 2025, during a phone call with out-of-state family members in Lakeland, Florida. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no information about where he was or what he was doing when last contacted. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating and seeking information that could locate him or explain his whereabouts.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any unusual circumstances, concerns, or statements made during the last phone contact that might indicate distress or danger?
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NamUs case MP150638. Missing person: WILLIAM JEWAN WARD.
Last known contact: 2025-09-09 in Lakeland, Polk, FL. Circumstances: LAST HEARD FROM ON THE PHONE BY OUT OF STATE FAMILY ON 09/09/2025.
Demographics: 48 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 50 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | PK250038448 | 2025-09-24.
Timeline of Events
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2025-09-09
Last Contact
Last heard from on the phone by out-of-state family members
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Case Information
Incident:September 9, 2025
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 9, 2025
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous