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Dec 12, 2008
Jan 12, 2024
William
Gunn, Jr.
52
29
66 inches
165 lbs
Black / African American
Male
In the autumn of 2001, a 29-year-old man named William Gunn, Jr., known to his loved ones as Will or Junior, vanished from the bustling heart of Detroit, Michigan. On October 11th, he was last seen by a male individual at Hart Plaza, a well-known landmark in the city. At the time of his disappearance, William was described as a Black male, standing at 5'6" and weighing approximately 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown coat and navy blue jeans. Distinctive features that might help identify him include a scar behind his right knee and another on the right side of his face. He was also known to wear brown and blue tinted contact lenses. The circumstances surrounding William's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public or investigators. The lack of information has made the search for answers incredibly challenging for his family and law enforcement. The case was officially reported to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office on October 17, 2001. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter in the lives of those who know and love him. The official NamUs case file was created years later on December 12, 2008, a testament to the enduring hope of finding answers. The investigation into William Gunn, Jr.'s disappearance has been a long and arduous one, with few leads to follow. The limited information about his last known moments has created a difficult path for investigators. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families grappling with uncertainty and a deep sense of loss. The overview of this case highlights the scant details available and the profound impact of a person vanishing without a trace, leaving a void in the lives of their loved ones and a lingering question in the community.
Oct 11, 2001
Detroit
Michigan
Wayne County
No
19876
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Pontiac
Michigan
Oakland County
48341
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Michigan
2488584951
County
Law Enforcement
01-65991
2001-10-17
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
5236
Black
Brown
Brown
06/01/2026
