The person at the center of this case
William Ebeneezer Jones, Jr. ("Billy")
Missing Person · Open
63 years waiting · since 1962
WILLIAM EBENEEZER JONES, JR.
Justice for William Ebeneezer Jones, Jr. ("Billy") — the trail went cold in 1962, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Billy loved dogs and would do anything for dogs—could he have followed a dog or been lured by one?
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evidence
Lead #2Distinctive giraffe-shaped vaccination scar on back of left arm between elbow and shoulder—a unique identifier if remains are ever recovered.
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clue
Lead #3The dime in his pocket—was it found, or could it help trace his movements or interactions that day?
On December 17, 1962, three-year-old William "Billy" Jones, Jr. vanished near his neighbor's house in Vineland, New Jersey around 11:45 a.m. while wearing a distinctive light blue snowsuit. Despite extensive investigation over six decades, his fate remains unknown—whether he wandered away, was abducted, or met with accident. Anyone with information about Billy's disappearance or whereabouts is urged to contact the FBI or Vineland Police Department, as this case remains officially open.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Newark Field Office; Vineland Police Department
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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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Lead #4Who else was present or nearby at the neighbor's house that morning, and were all accounts thoroughly documented?
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Source Narrative
December 17, 1962 Vineland, New Jersey On December 17, 1962, then three-year-old William "Billy" Jones, Jr. was last seen outside of his neighbor's house in Vineland, New Jersey around 11:45 a.m.
He was last seen wearing a light blue or grayish snowsuit with a navy collar and silver buttons, a hat that matched his snowsuit and tan high-top crepe-soled shoes with yellow laces. He reportedly had a dime in his pocket that was given to him by his mother.
Remarks: At the time of his disappearance, Jones loved dogs and would do anything for dogs.
Timeline of Events
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1962-12-17
11:45Billy Jones Last Seen
Three-year-old William "Billy" Jones, Jr. last seen outside neighbor's house in Vineland, New Jersey wearing light blue/grayish snowsuit with navy collar, matching hat, and tan high-top crepe-soled shoes with yellow laces. Had a dime in his pocket given by his mother.
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Case Information
Incident:December 17, 1962 at 11:45 AM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 17, 1962 at 11:45 AM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026