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Willie Cooper Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oxford, North Carolina on Dec 10, 2007

Victim Details

Created

Nov 24, 2011

Case Added

Dec 21, 2023

First Name

Willie

Last Name

Cooper

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Weight

150 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 10, 2007

City

Oxford

State

North Carolina

County

Granville County

Agency ID

11021

Agency Name

Oxford Police Department

Agency City

Oxford

Agency State

North Carolina

Agency County

Granville County

Agency Zip Code

27565

Agency Address

204 McClanahan St, North Carolina

Agency Phone

9196933161

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.oxfordnc.org/departments/police/index.php

Agency Case #

08-00186

Primary Agency

Oxford Police Department

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 6, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13056) and 3 other sources

In the community of Oxford, North Carolina, the absence of Willie Albert Cooper has been felt for many years. He was 61 years old when he was last seen on December 10, 2007. At the time of his disappearance, Cooper was described as a Black male with graying, salt-and-pepper hair and brown eyes. He stood at a height of five feet eight inches and weighed around 150 pounds. Notably, he walked with the assistance of a cane. The day he vanished, he was wearing a burgundy jacket, greenish-gray pants, glasses, and a distinctive white cap with the letter 'C' on the front. His disappearance left his family and the community with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss.

The circumstances surrounding Willie Cooper's disappearance remain unclear. While the official date of his last contact is listed as December 10, 2007, some sources indicate he might have been last seen on November 1, 2007. This discrepancy highlights the uncertainties that have plagued the investigation from the beginning. The Oxford Police Department has been handling the case, but despite their efforts, little information has been made public about the specific details of his disappearance or any potential leads that may have been pursued over the years. The lack of new information has made it difficult for his loved ones to find closure.

The case of Willie Albert Cooper is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families who are desperate for answers. With no significant updates in over a decade, his case has grown cold. The initial investigation did not yield any immediate breakthroughs, and the passage of time has only made the search for answers more challenging. For the family and friends of Willie Cooper, the years have been filled with a painful combination of hope and grief, as they continue to wait for any news that might shed light on what happened to him. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a lasting void in the lives of those who knew him.
Last Seen: Dec 10, 2007

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP13056 - Office of Justice Programs

Oxford police seek help with two unsolved cases - WRAL.com

Willie Cooper - The Charley Project

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

75%Possible

John Doe — New York, New York

UP5569 • Found Dec 18, 2007

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 61

Race 100%Black

Location 35%397 mi away

TimingFound 8 days after last seen

Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"

Weight 99%166 lb vs 150 lb

Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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Willie Cooper Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oxford, North Carolina on Dec 10, 2007

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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