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William Darden Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Dec 02, 2012

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On a December day in Fayetteville, North Carolina, 53-year-old William Henry Darden left his home and was never seen or heard from again. It was December 2, 2012, when the Black male, a resident of Stuart Avenue, vanished, leaving behind a life and a family who still seek answers. At the time of his disappearance, Darden was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He had short black hair and brown eyes. Those who knew him might recognize a scar on his forehead or ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 02, 2012

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  • 53 Year Old Man Still Missing Since December | Fort Bragg, NC Patch

    • Victim Details

    Dec 16, 2022

    Jan 30, 2024

    William

    Darden

    64

    53

    65 inches

    160 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    Dec 02, 2012

    Fayetteville

    North Carolina

    Cumberland County

    28304

    No

    122109

    Fayetteville Police Department

    Fayetteville

    North Carolina

    Cumberland County

    28301

    467 Hay St, North Carolina

    9104331529

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    2012-041971

    2012-12-11

    Fayetteville Police Department

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    06/22/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone, I was thinking about William Darden’s case again the other day — you know, "Shorty... ...Read More
    12/04/2024
    It's been years, and we're still left with no answers about what happened to Shorty. What baffles me... ...Read More
    03/22/2024

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