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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP100186) and 1 other source
Samuel E. Williams, a 19-year-old from Louisville, Kentucky, was last seen on a Friday. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being between 5'10' and 5'11' tall and weighing between 120 and 125 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. When he was last seen, he was wearing a medium-sized gray jacket, a medium blue pullover shirt, and medium black sweatpants. He was also wearing black Nike shoes in a size 11. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are distressing, as surveillance footage captured him climbing over the railing of the Big 4 Bridge. This footage provides a final, haunting glimpse of his last known actions.

Following his disappearance, an investigation was launched by the Louisville Metro Police Department. The area around the Big 4 Bridge became the focal point of the initial search efforts. It was there that investigators located Samuel's vehicle, adding a concrete piece of evidence to his last known location. Along with his car, his identification and other personal papers were also discovered nearby. This discovery confirmed the fears of his family and friends that something was terribly wrong, and it prompted a more extensive search of the Ohio River and its banks. The official report was filed with the Louisville Metro Police Department.

The search for Samuel involved multiple agencies and volunteers who combed the areas around the bridge and downstream. Despite these efforts, Samuel has not been located. His family has been left with unanswered questions and the enduring pain of not knowing what happened to their loved one. The case remains open, a poignant reminder of a young man who vanished. The overview of the case is centered on the surveillance footage from the Big 4 Bridge and the subsequent discovery of his personal effects and vehicle, which together paint a sorrowful picture of his last known moments.

Last Seen: Feb 10, 2023

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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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Stephensport, Kentucky
UP149548 • Found Jun 30, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"

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.