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William Hipp Iii Missing Person Case

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

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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 ...Read More
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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    Victim Details

    Jul 11, 2009

    Dec 20, 2023

    William

    Hipp Iii

    72

    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

    06/14/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone, has anyone dug into the timeline of William Emsley Hipp III's movements right after he... ...Read More
    12/07/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possibility that William Emsley Hipp III might've gotten involved with so... ...Read More
    12/04/2023
    I’ve been following William Emsley Hipp III's case for a while, and something that puzzles me is h... ...Read More
    09/07/2023

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