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 indicate an involuntary disappearance?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of Willis's frequent visits to 6th and 8th Streets in North Camden, Franklinville, and Manua?
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person
Lead #3Given Willis's history of heroin use and mental illness, are there specific individuals or locations associated with his substance use that warrant investigation?
William Dean Willis, a 25-year-old from Maple Shade, New Jersey, disappeared on May 5, 2025, leaving all his belongings behind at his residence. He was last seen wearing a black trench coat and black jeans and has distinctive piercings and a floral tattoo. His disappearance remains unexplained, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have seen him in North Camden or surrounding areas.
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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 #4Who last saw Willis on the evening of May 5, 2025, and what were the circumstances of that encounter?
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clue
Lead #5Has Willis been spotted wearing his distinctive black cross necklace, gauged earrings, and septum/lip piercings since his disappearance?
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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
Family reported William Dean Willis missing 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:May 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 19, 2026