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William Hollingsworth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oak Island, North Carolina on Nov 12, 1981

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On November 12, 1981, a promising 30-year-old man named William 'Bill' Harry Hollingsworth disappeared from Oak Island, North Carolina. A successful businessman and owner of the Shuford Insurance Agency, Bill was a well-regarded figure in his community. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he had been a member of the football team. Known for his athleticism and involvement in various sports, he had also served as the class president during his time a ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 12, 1981

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  • William Harry Hollingsworth - The Charley Project
  • 3536DMNC - William Harry Hollingsworth - Doe Network
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    Victim Details

    Feb 10, 2010

    May 30, 2024

    William

    Hollingsworth

    73

    30

    73 inches

    75 inches

    150 lbs

    190 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Nov 12, 1981

    Oak Island

    North Carolina

    Brunswick County

    8165

    Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

    Bolivia

    North Carolina

    Brunswick County

    28422

    Sgt West

    70 Stamp Act Drive, North Carolina

    9102532694

    County

    Law Enforcement

    15-3596

    Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    06/22/2026


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    Did anyone else catch that bit about the fry in Frying Pan Shoals where Bill went missing? I've live... ...Read More
    04/17/2023

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