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William Darden Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fayetteville, North Carolina on Dec 02, 2012

Victim Details

Dec 16, 2022

Jan 30, 2024

William

Darden

66

53

65 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Dec 02, 2012

Fayetteville

North Carolina

Cumberland County

28304

No

122109

Fayetteville Police Department

Fayetteville

North Carolina

Cumberland County

28301

467 Hay St, North Carolina

9104331529

Local

Law Enforcement

2012-041971

2012-12-11

Fayetteville Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/13/2026


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On a December day in Fayetteville, North Carolina, 53-year-old William Henry Darden left his home and was never seen or heard from again. It was December 2, 2012, when the Black male, a resident of Stuart Avenue, vanished, leaving behind a life and a family who still seek answers. At the time of his disappearance, Darden was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He had short black hair and brown eyes. Those who knew him might recognize a scar on his forehead or ...
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Last Seen: Dec 02, 2012

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  • MISSING... - FayToday - Fayetteville NC Community News - Facebook
  • 53 Year Old Man Still Missing Since December | Fort Bragg, NC Patch

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    Hey everyone, I was thinking about William Darden’s case again the other day — you know, "Shorty... ...Read More
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    It's been years, and we're still left with no answers about what happened to Shorty. What baffles me... ...Read More
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