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 he meeting someone or heading to a specific destination?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the condition of his vehicle when found? Were there any personal belongings left behind?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Zani walking south from the parking area on October 25, 2005?
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 around 5:00 PM. He has not been seen or heard from in nearly two decades, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown. Anyone with information about Zani's whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to contact the New York State Police.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Has there been any activity on his bank accounts, credit cards, or phone since his disappearance?
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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 Sighting
William Zani parked his vehicle on Walworth Ontario Road 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:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 25, 2005 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5853984100
You can remain anonymous