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William Hipp Iii Missing Person Case

Last seen in Charlotte, North Carolina on Jul 01, 1991

Victim Details

Jul 11, 2009

Dec 20, 2023

William

Hipp Iii

74

39

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 01, 1991

Charlotte

North Carolina

Mecklenburg County

Charlotte

No

20576

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Charlotte

North Carolina

Mecklenburg County

28202

John Tuttle

Detective

601 East Trade Street, North Carolina

7043364978

Local

Law Enforcement

http://charlottenc.gov/CMPD/Pages/default.aspx

19960806124301

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Gray

Gray

Yes

07/03/2026


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In the summer of 1991, a talented and intelligent, yet troubled, chapter in the life of William Ensley Hipp III came to a perplexing close. A gifted portrait sculptor from an affluent North Carolina family, 'Bill' was a man of immense passions and creativity. On July 1, 1991, at the age of 39, he vanished from his hometown in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, leaving behind a life that had become increasingly marked by personal struggles. Hipp, who grew up in Davidson, discovered his ...
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Last Seen: Jul 01, 1991

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  • 158DMNC - William Ensley Hipp III - Doe Network
  • William Emsley Hipp III - The Charley Project
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