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William Purcell, Iii Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wilmington, Delaware on Oct 13, 2003

Victim Details

Created

Aug 20, 2010

Case Added

Apr 07, 2024

Firstname

William

Lastname

Purcell, Iii

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Weight

165 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 13, 2003

City

Wilmington

State

Delaware

County

New Castle County

Zip Code

19801

Agency ID

3804

Agency Name

Delaware River and Bay Authority Police

Agency City

New Castle

Agency State

Delaware

Agency County

New Castle County

Agency Zip Code

19720

Agency Contact

Jody Hauck

Contact Job Title

Sgt.

Agency Address

P.O. Box 71, Delaware

Agency Phone

3025716398

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.drba.net/

Agency Case #

91-03-018601

Agency Report Date

2003-10-12

Primary Agency

Delaware River and Bay Authority Police

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/24/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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William Thomas Purcell, III, also known as “Billy,” was reported missing from Wilmington, Delaware, with his last contact listed as October 13, 2003. He was 38 years old at the time, though some case data lists his missing age as 39. His case is recorded in NamUs as MP7956 and is associated with Wilmington in New Castle County. The investigating agency is the Delaware River and Bay Authority Police.

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Last Seen: Oct 13, 2003

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William Purcell, Iii Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wilmington, Delaware on Oct 13, 2003

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