The person at the center of this case
William Dean Willis
Violent Crime · Open
362 days waiting
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 specific locations on 6th and 8th Streets in North Camden, Franklinville, and Manua was Willis known to frequent? Could contacts there provide leads?
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person
Lead #3Given Willis's history of heroin use and mental illness, who were his known associates and support network at the time of disappearance?
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 in the early evening wearing a black trench coat and black jeans, and has distinctive piercings and a floral tattoo. Willis has a history of heroin use and mental illness, and frequently visited areas in North Camden and surrounding New Jersey communities, making his sudden disappearance under these circumstances deeply concerning.
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clue
Lead #4The distinctive appearance (floral tattoo, gauged ear piercings, septum and lip piercings, black cross necklace) should aid identification—have these features been circulated to shelters and hospitals?
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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 wearing a black trench coat and black jeans
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2025-05-06
Reported Missing
Willis was reported missing by his family; all belongings remained at his residence
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 5, 2025 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 29, 2026