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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4276) and 7 other sources
Terrance Williams, age 27, was last seen in Naples, Florida, on January 12, 2004. His disappearance remains a mystery tied to troubling circumstances involving former Collier County sheriff's deputy Steven Calkins. Williams was reportedly stopped by Calkins while driving a white Cadillac, which had engine issues and lacked proper registration or insurance. Calkins claimed that instead of citing Williams, he dropped him off at a Circle K convenience store, a claim that is disputed by witnesses and unsupported by phone records.

This incident bears unsettling similarities to the disappearance of Felipe Santos, another man who vanished in October 2003 after being last seen in Calkins' custody. Despite investigations, no charges have been filed against Calkins, although he was fired for lying during the investigation. Terrance Williams has not been seen since, and his family has continued to push for answers, filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Calkins in 2018.

The case has gained national attention, with involvement from figures such as Tyler Perry, and remains one of the most perplexing missing person cases in Florida. Despite various investigative efforts, including the use of cadaver dogs and polygraph tests, no substantial leads have emerged, and Terrance's case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Jan 12, 2004