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William Pilgrim Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Mar 12, 2020

Victim Details

Dec 15, 2021

May 8, 2024

William

Pilgrim

50

44

68 inches

210 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Mar 12, 2020

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

No

110547

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Las Vegas

Nevada

Clark County

89106

400 South Martin Luther King Boulevard, Nevada

7028283111

Local

Law Enforcement

www.lvmpd.com

LLV200300072808

Mar 16, 2020

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

na

Bald

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP87229) and 5 other sources
In the sprawling city of Las Vegas, Nevada, a man named William Pilgrim vanished, leaving behind unanswered questions. On March 12, 2020, the 44-year-old was last seen in the vicinity of East Flamingo Road and University Center Drive. He was known to live in the wash and drain areas in that part of the city. From that day forward, there has been no contact with him, and his whereabouts remain a mystery. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was informed of his disappearance, and a report was filed.

At the time he went missing, William was described as a Black male with brown eyes and a bald head. He stood at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed approximately 210 pounds. He had distinctive features, including pierced ears and a tattoo on his arm that read 'We the People'. When last seen, he was wearing a black jacket, a gray Nike shirt, and black Echo jogging pants. He was also wearing earrings and three silver rings.

The circumstances surrounding William Pilgrim's disappearance are unsettlingly vague, with very few details available to the public. He was a resident of the city's extensive network of storm drain tunnels that run for hundreds of miles beneath the surface. This subterranean environment, while offering shelter to some, also presents unique challenges and potential dangers. The lack of information and the transient nature of his living situation have made the investigation into his disappearance particularly difficult for law enforcement. The case of William Pilgrim is a somber reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by those living on the margins of society, and the profound silence that can follow when one of them disappears.
Last Seen: Mar 12, 2020

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  • Survivor seeks help finding missing March flash flood victim
  • Search Data Security Breaches - California Department of Justice
  • William 'Sky' Pilgrim missing after Las Vegas flood - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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 — Las Vegas, Nevada - unidentified case UP72128
    John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada
    UP72128 • Found Jul 15, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 44
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 29%127 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
    UP115221 • Found Sep 24, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    I keep thinking about how intense those flash floods were back in March 2020. I remember so vividly... ...Read More
    01/16/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about the case of William Pilgrim, also known as "Sky," and I... ...Read More
    05/03/2023
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