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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP129692) and 2 other sources
In the coastal plains of North Carolina, concerns grew for the well-being of 45-year-old David Jason Williams JR, a man who was last seen on March 15, 2024, in the area of Cavanaughtown Road in Richlands. Described as a white male, standing approximately 6 feet tall and weighing around 200 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, his sudden absence sparked a quiet but urgent search. David was known to sometimes sport a goatee. His life was one of movement, as he was known to be without a permanent home and often traveled along the East Coast, with his path sometimes taking him between North Carolina, Florida, and Maryland.

The circumstances surrounding David's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, making the efforts of his loved ones and law enforcement all the more challenging. The last known contact with him was in March of 2024, a detail that underscores the painful ambiguity of his case. The Onslow County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into his disappearance, with Detective SGT Jonathan Lincoln assigned to the case. Information provided to the public highlighted his transient lifestyle, a factor that complicates the search by widening the geographical area of concern. Despite the passage of time, those who know him hold onto hope for his safe return.

The investigation into David's whereabouts remains active, with law enforcement continuing to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough. His case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the case number MP129692. The official report of his disappearance was filed on June 11, 2024. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void of information and a community of concerned individuals. The overview of the case is one of a man who lived a life of mobility, whose last known traces were in a familiar part of North Carolina before he seemingly vanished without a clear indication of his direction or destination.

Last Seen: Mar 15, 2024

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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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Charlotte, North Carolina
UP161797 • Found Jul 20, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 57%188 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 200–205 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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.