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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4113) and 6 other sources
In the late fall of 2006, 42-year-old William 'Billy' Bourg Gray vanished from his home in Port Allen, Louisiana, leaving behind a life and a family who have not heard from him since. The last known date of contact with Gray was November 27, 2006. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are sparse, with the most significant detail being that he pawned his 1999 red Mazda pickup truck before he went missing. After this transaction, all communication from him ceased, creating a mystery that has now spanned well over a decade. His family's subsequent silence has been a painful void, filled only with unanswered questions.

At the time of his disappearance, William Gray was described as a white male, 5'7' in height, and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He had brown, balding hair and blue eyes. A notable physical characteristic was the possibility of scars on his back from a prior surgery for bulging discs. The limited information available in his case has made the search for answers incredibly challenging for both his loved ones and law enforcement. The West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office and the Port Allen Police Department have been the primary investigating agencies, but the trail went cold almost as soon as it began.

The case of William Gray is a quiet one, lacking the significant developments or media attention that some other missing person cases receive. The narrative is stark: a man pawns his vehicle and is never heard from again. This single known action before he vanished remains the most puzzling aspect of the case. Without further evidence or witnesses, it is difficult to determine whether he left of his own accord or met with foul play. The lack of available details has left his family in a prolonged state of uncertainty, hoping for a resolution to the silent mystery of what happened to Billy Gray.

Last Seen: Nov 27, 2006

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
UP96593 • Found Sep 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'7"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.