The person at the center of this case
William Ebeneezer Jones Jr. ("Billy Jones")
Missing Person · Open / Unsolved
63 years waiting · since 1962
WILLIAM EBENEEZER JONES, JR.
Justice for William Ebeneezer Jones Jr. ("Billy Jones") — 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—did he wander toward a dog or was he lured by one?
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evidence
Lead #2The dime in his pocket and distinctive giraffe-shaped vaccination scar on his left arm are identifying markers that could help confirm remains if discovered.
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clue
Lead #3Why was Billy outside the neighbor's house at 11:45 a.m. on a winter morning—was he playing, visiting, or did he wander away unsupervised?
On December 17, 1962, three-year-old William "Billy" Jones Jr. vanished outside his neighbor's house in Vineland, New Jersey around 11:45 a.m. while wearing a light blue snowsuit and tan high-top shoes. Despite extensive investigation over six decades, his fate remains unknown—whether he wandered away, was abducted, or met another tragedy has never been determined. Anyone with information about Billy's disappearance or subsequent whereabouts is urged to contact the FBI Newark Field Office or Vineland Police Department, as this case remains active and unsolved.
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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 #4The neighbor and anyone present that morning in 1962 would be crucial witnesses—have all neighbors been thoroughly interviewed?
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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 Jones Jr. was last seen outside his neighbor's house in Vineland, New Jersey wearing a light blue or grayish snowsuit with navy collar and silver buttons, matching hat, and tan high-top crepe-soled shoes with yellow laces. He 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:October 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 17, 1962 at 11:45 AM
Last Updated:October 21, 2026