Corey Dean Williams, a 30-year-old man from La Porte, Texas, has been missing since the early hours of July 27, 2022. He was last seen leaving a friend's house in Gilmer, Texas, at approximately midnight. The next day, his white 1995 Mercury Cougar was found abandoned near Azalea Road, east of Gilmer, about five miles from where he was last seen. The car appeared to have been stuck in the sand, and its ignition had been tampered with.
Items discovered in the vehicle led investigators to suspect that drug use may have been involved, adding to the suspicions surrounding his disappearance.
Extensive search efforts were launched, including the use of drones equipped with heat sensors, K9 units, and private cadaver dogs. Local volunteers, including a mounted search team, also assisted, but no trace of Williams was found. Authorities consider his case suspicious, given the circumstances of the abandoned vehicle and other findings at the scene.
Despite numerous efforts, Corey Williams' whereabouts remain unknown. His family and law enforcement officials continue to seek information, urging anyone with details to contact the Upshur County Sheriff's Office.Last Seen: Jul 27, 2022
