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William Hollingsworth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oak Island, North Carolina on Nov 12, 1981

Victim Details

Feb 10, 2010

May 30, 2024

William

Hollingsworth

74

30

73 inches

75 inches

150 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 12, 1981

Oak Island

North Carolina

Brunswick County

8165

Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

Bolivia

North Carolina

Brunswick County

28422

Sgt West

70 Stamp Act Drive, North Carolina

9102532694

County

Law Enforcement

15-3596

Brunswick County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/22/2026


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On November 12, 1981, a promising 30-year-old man named William 'Bill' Harry Hollingsworth disappeared from Oak Island, North Carolina. A successful businessman and owner of the Shuford Insurance Agency, Bill was a well-regarded figure in his community. He was a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he had been a member of the football team. Known for his athleticism and involvement in various sports, he had also served as the class president during his time a ...
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Last Seen: Nov 12, 1981

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  • William Harry Hollingsworth - The Charley Project
  • 3536DMNC - William Harry Hollingsworth - Doe Network
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    Did anyone else catch that bit about the fry in Frying Pan Shoals where Bill went missing? I've live... ...Read More
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