The person at the center of this case
William Ronny Staggs
Missing Person · Open
19 years waiting · since 2007
Missing Person: William Ronny Staggs
Justice for William Ronny Staggs — the trail went cold in 2007, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who or what did William Staggs hear outside his residence at 1 AM that prompted him to investigate?
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evidence
Lead #2Why were his clothing and shoes left in the backyard? What do these items suggest about the circumstances of his disappearance?
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suspect
Lead #3Was there any suspicious activity or unknown persons in the Dover area on the night of February 7, 2007?
William Ronny Staggs, a 53-year-old white male, disappeared on February 7, 2007, from his residence in Dover, Florida, after hearing a noise outside and going to investigate at approximately 1 AM. He has not been seen or heard from since that night, leaving behind only his shoes in the backyard. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information about the circumstances of his disappearance and any potential witnesses to events that night.
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location
Lead #4Has a thorough search of the surrounding area and nearby properties been conducted?
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NamUs case MP18095. Missing person: William Ronny Staggs.
Last known contact: 2007-02-07 in Dover, Hillsborough, FL. Circumstances: On February 7, 2007, at approximately 1 AM, William Staggs heard someone outside of their residence.
He went outside to investigate and has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 53 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Tan pants, tan and green striped shirt; Footwear: Located in backyard of residence..
Investigating agency: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office | 07-093897 | 2007-02-15.
Timeline of Events
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2007-02-07
01:00William Staggs disappears
At approximately 1 AM, William Ronny Staggs heard someone outside his residence in Dover, FL. He went outside to investigate and has not been seen or heard from since.
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2007-02-07
Footwear discovered
Tan pants and tan and green striped shirt were located in the backyard of the residence, along with his footwear.
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Case Information
Incident:February 7, 2007 at 1:00 AM
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 7, 2007 at 1:00 AM
Last Updated:July 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8132478200
You can remain anonymous