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William Carpenter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on Jun 17, 1990

Victim Details

Dec 24, 2019

Dec 28, 2023

William

Carpenter

82

46

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 17, 1990

Myrtle Beach

South Carolina

Horry County

29577

No

70414

Horry County Police Department

Conway

South Carolina

Horry County

29526

Ken Marcus

Detective

2560 North Main Street, Suite 7, South Carolina

8439155350

County

Law Enforcement

http://police.horrycounty.org/

199000026313

1990-09-08

Horry County Police Department

9778

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/06/2026


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In the summer of 1990, a man named William Andrew Carpenter, known to his loved ones as 'Andy,' traveled to the bustling coastal city of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with a significant business venture in mind. At 46 years of age, he was reportedly carrying a large sum of money with the intention of purchasing a hotel in the popular tourist destination. The last time anyone had confirmed contact with him was on June 17, 1990. After that day, his presence seemed to vanish, leaving behi ...
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Last Seen: Jun 17, 1990

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  • 6243DMSC - William Andrew Carpenter - Doe Network
  • LIST: Horry County Police Department missing person cases - WMBF
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    Has anyone looked into the possibility that Carpenter might have interacted with locals or business ... ...Read More
    11/21/2023
    Anyone else find it odd that Andy checked into a motel in Conway, rather than staying in Myrtle Beac... ...Read More
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