The person at the center of this case
William Dean Willis
Violent Crime · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
WILLIAM DEAN WILLIS - MAPLE SHADE, NEW JERSEY
Justice for William Dean Willis — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were all of Willis's belongings left behind at his residence? Does this suggest he left unexpectedly or against his will?
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location
Lead #2What was Willis doing or who was he with in the early evening of May 5 before he disappeared?
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person
Lead #3Given his known history of heroin use and mental illness, were there any recent crises, medical episodes, or substance-related incidents that preceded his disappearance?
William Dean Willis, a 25-year-old man with a history of heroin use and mental illness, disappeared from Maple Shade, New Jersey on May 5, 2025, leaving all his belongings behind. He was last seen in the early evening wearing a black trench coat and black jeans, and has not been seen or heard from since. Willis frequently visited areas in North Camden, Franklinville, and Manua, New Jersey, and authorities are seeking information about his whereabouts and circumstances of his disappearance.
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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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witness
Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing Willis in the North Camden, Franklinville, or Manua areas since May 5, 2025?
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clue
Lead #5Willis is identifiable by his distinctive appearance: floral tattoo on right forearm, gauged ear piercings, septum and left lower lip piercings, and black cross necklace. Have any sightings been reported matching this description?
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Source Narrative
May 5, 2025 Maple Shade, New Jersey On May 6, 2025, William Dean Willis was reported missing by his family. Willis has not been seen or heard from since the early evening of May 5, 2025.
All of his belongings were left behind at his residence. Willis was last seen wearing a black trench coat and black jeans.
He has a floral tattoo on his right forearm. He also has piercings in both of his ears (gauged), septum, and left lower lip, and is known to wear a black cross around his neck.
Willis has a history of heroin use and mental illness. He is known to frequent areas of 6th and 8th Streets in North Camden as well as Franklinville and Manua in New Jersey.
Remarks: Willis has the following piercings: ears (gauged), nose - septum, and left lower lip.
Timeline of Events
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2025-05-05
early eveningLast Sighting
William Dean Willis was last seen in the early evening of May 5, 2025, wearing a black trench coat and black jeans.
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2025-05-06
Reported Missing
Willis was reported missing by his family on May 6, 2025. All of his belongings were left behind at his residence.
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 11, 2026