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William Michael Zani, Jr.

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William Michael Zani, Jr.

Case
#1777
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 5, 2026
New York State Police - Troop E
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 #1

Why did Zani park on Walworth Ontario Road and walk south? Was there a specific destination or reason?

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evidence
Lead #2

What happened during his walk? Were there any witnesses in the area that day?

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timeline
Lead #3

Has there been any activity on his bank accounts, phone, or other communications since October 25, 2005?

William Michael Zani, Jr., a 41-year-old white male, 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 unclear. Anyone with information about Zani's whereabouts or what may have happened that day is urged to contact the New York State Police.

Case
#1777
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 5, 2026
New York State Police - Troop E

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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
17:00

William Zani disappears

William Michael Zani, Jr. 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:August 12, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 25, 2005 at 5:00 PM
Last Updated:August 12, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 5853984100
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