In the spring of 2015, a man known affectionately by the nicknames 'Spiderman' and 'Mr. Car Wash' vanished from the streets of Savannah, Georgia. Lewis Alexander Williams Jr., a 48-year-old African American man, was last seen on March 31st of that year. At the time he went missing, he was described as being approximately 5-foot-6 and weighing between 160 and 165 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, a mustache, and a goatee. A notable characteristic was a piercing in his left ear. The circumstances leading to his disappearance remain largely a mystery, with very few details available to the public or to the authorities who would later seek answers.
Lewis was a familiar presence in several Savannah neighborhoods. He was known to frequent the areas around 33rd and Montgomery streets, 42nd and Jefferson streets, and 39th and West 31st streets. Another area he was known to spend time in was around Barnard Street. At the time he disappeared, Lewis was considered to be homeless, a status that can often add layers of complexity and difficulty to a missing person investigation. For many months after he was last seen, his absence went largely unnoticed until he was officially reported missing later that year.
Years have passed since Lewis Alexander Williams Jr. was last heard from, and his case has grown cold. The Savannah Police Department has periodically sought the public's help, hoping that someone might come forward with information that could shed light on what happened to him. Despite these efforts, his family and community have been left without answers, holding on to the memory of a man known for his unique nicknames. The investigation into his disappearance is a quiet testament to the many individuals who fade from view, leaving behind questions and a profound sense of loss for those who knew them.
Last Seen: Mar 31, 2015
