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William Jewan Ward
Missing Person · Open
312 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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contact
Lead #1What was the nature of the phone call on September 9, 2025, and did the family notice anything unusual in William's demeanor or speech?
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location
Lead #2Where exactly in Lakeland was William when he made the phone call, and has his residence or workplace been searched?
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person
Lead #3Does William have a history of disappearing or traveling without notice, or was this departure out of character?
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. No contact has been established since that date, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. The Polk County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating and seeking information from the public to locate him.
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witness
Lead #4Who were the last people to see William in person before September 9, 2025?
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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 known 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 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 9, 2025
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous