The person at the center of this case
William Ray Chapman
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: William Ray Chapman
Justice for William Ray Chapman — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why do family and friends believe his disappearance was involuntary rather than voluntary?
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location
Lead #2What was William doing at Fantasy Club and other gay establishments on the night he disappeared?
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evidence
Lead #3What vlogging and music projects was William working on at the time—could they provide clues about his activities or associations?
William Ray Chapman, a 24-year-old creative and social individual known for his flamboyant style and online content creation, disappeared in December 2008 from Wichita, Kansas. His family and friends believe his disappearance was involuntary, as he was actively engaged in vlogging and music projects at the time. Despite years passing, the circumstances surrounding his vanishing remain unclear and investigators continue to seek information about his whereabouts.
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Lead #4Who were his close friends and associates in the club scene who might have information about his last movements?
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clue
Lead #5Has anyone reported seeing someone matching his distinctive appearance (flamboyant style, wigs, makeup) after December 8, 2008?
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NamUs case MP42976. Missing person: William Ray Chapman.
Last known contact: 2008-12-08 in Wichita, Sedgwick, KS. Circumstances: William was reported missing in December of 2008.
He is flamboyant in nature and often wore wigs and makeup. He appeared to be very social in 2008, the year he went missing.
Some of his friends knew him by the nickname "Vanity". He often went clubbing at gay establishments such as the club Fantasy in Wichita, Kansas.
Family and friends do not believe he went missing on his own volition. William was working on vlogging and making music at the time of his disappearance.
Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 180 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Wichita Police Department | 08C093610.
Timeline of Events
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2008-12-08
William Ray Chapman reported missing
Last known contact with William Ray Chapman in Wichita, Kansas. He was 24 years old at the time of disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2008
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 8, 2008
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3162684407
You can remain anonymous