The person at the center of this case
William Michael Zani, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
20 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: William Michael Zani, Jr.
Justice for William Michael Zani, Jr. — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Zani park on Walworth Ontario Road and walk south? Was there a specific destination or person he was meeting?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Zani walking south from his vehicle on October 25, 2005, around 5:00 PM or in the hours following?
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evidence
Lead #3What happened to Zani's vehicle? Was it recovered and thoroughly searched for clues about his destination?
William Michael Zani, Jr., a 41-year-old man, disappeared on October 25, 2005, after parking his vehicle on Walworth Ontario Road in Wayne County, New York and walking south—he has not been seen or heard from since. Nearly two decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or leads establishing what happened after he left his vehicle. The New York State Police continue to seek information from anyone who may have seen Zani or have details about his movements that day.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any known associates, family members, or locations Zani frequented in the Walworth area that might explain his movements that day?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP7860. Missing person: William Michael Zani, Jr..
Last known contact: 2005-10-25 in Town of Walworth, Wayne, NY. Circumstances: On October 25, 2005, at about 5:00pm, William Zani parked his vehicle on Walworth Ontario Rd., Wayne County, New York and walked south.
Zani has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 41 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 200 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: wore glasses.
Investigating agency: New York State Police - Troop E Headquarters | 05-527.
Timeline of Events
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2005-10-25
17:00Last known contact
William Zani parked his vehicle on Walworth Ontario Rd., Wayne County, New York and walked south. He has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:October 25, 2005 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 25, 2005 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5853984100
You can remain anonymous