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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witness
Lead #1Who or what did William Staggs hear outside his residence at 1 AM on February 7, 2007?
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evidence
Lead #2Why were his shoes left behind in the backyard, and what do they indicate about his departure?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any signs of forced entry, struggle, or vehicle activity at the residence that night?
William Ronny Staggs, a 53-year-old white male, disappeared on February 7, 2007, from his residence in Dover, Florida, after going outside at approximately 1 AM to investigate a noise. He has not been seen or heard from since, and his shoes were found abandoned in the backyard. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information about the circumstances of his disappearance and any potential witnesses.
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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, Florida. He went outside to investigate and has not been seen or heard from since.
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2007-02-07
Footwear discovered
Tan and green striped shirt and tan pants located in backyard of residence; footwear also found in backyard.
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Case Information
Incident:February 7, 2007 at 1:00 AM
Last Updated:August 4, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 7, 2007 at 1:00 AM
Last Updated:August 4, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8132478200
You can remain anonymous