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 would Willis leave all his belongings behind if he left voluntarily? This suggests either foul play or a mental health crisis.
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location
Lead #2What was Willis doing in the early evening of May 5th before he disappeared? Did anyone see him leave his residence?
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person
Lead #3Given his known history of heroin use and mental illness, was Willis in contact with anyone in the drug community or receiving mental health treatment at the time?
William Dean Willis disappeared on May 5, 2025, in Maple Shade, New Jersey, leaving all his belongings behind at his residence. The 30-year-old has a history of heroin use and mental illness, and was last seen wearing a black trench coat and black jeans with distinctive piercings and a floral tattoo. His disappearance remains unexplained, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have encountered him in North Camden or surrounding areas.
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More leads to consider
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 a man matching Willis's distinctive appearance (gauged ears, septum and lip piercings, black cross necklace, floral forearm tattoo) in North Camden, Franklinville, or Manua?
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contact
Lead #5What was the last communication Willis had with family or associates, and did anything unusual occur in the days leading up to 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
eveningLast Sighting
William Dean Willis was last seen in the early evening at his residence in Maple Shade, New Jersey. He was wearing a black trench coat and black jeans.
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2025-05-06
Reported Missing
Family members reported William Dean Willis missing after he did not return home and could not be contacted. All of his belongings remained at his residence.
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:October 30, 2026