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 an unexpected departure or foul play?
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location
Lead #2What was Willis doing in the early evening of May 5, 2025, and who was the last person to see him?
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person
Lead #3Given his history of heroin use and mental illness, did Willis frequent specific locations or individuals in North Camden, Franklinville, or Manua that warrant investigation?
William Dean Willis, a 2025 missing person from Maple Shade, New Jersey, vanished on May 5, 2025, leaving all his belongings behind at his residence. Willis has a history of heroin use and mental illness, and frequently visited areas in North Camden, Franklinville, and Manua. His disappearance remains unexplained, and authorities seek information from anyone who may have encountered him or knows his whereabouts.
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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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clue
Lead #4The distinctive appearance (floral tattoo, gauged ears, septum and lip piercings, black cross necklace) should make Willis recognizable—has anyone reported sightings?
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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
Last Sighting
William Dean Willis was last seen in the early evening wearing a black trench coat and black jeans
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2025-05-06
Reported Missing
Family reported Willis missing; all belongings left behind at residence
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2025
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2025
Last Updated:September 11, 2026