Do you know who murdered William \Billy\ Stanton in 2001?
On October 29, 2001, William "Billy" Stanton was murdered in Bunnell, Florida, while waiting in his vehicle at a railroad crossing on Elm Avenue. Two unidentified individuals approached the vehicle from behind and opened fire, killing Stanton. A passenger in the car was unharmed during the attack. The suspects were armed with both a .380 and a .45 caliber firearm, and their identities remain unknown. The motive for the shooting has not been determined, and the case remains unsolved to this day.
The Flagler County Sheriff's Office (FCSO) has kept the case open and continues to seek assistance from the public to help solve this homicide. As a cold case, it is being actively investigated by the FCSO Cold Case Unit, which was created to help bring resolution to unsolved crimes in the area. Authorities have appealed to anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office or submit an anonymous tip through CrimeStoppers, with rewards being offered for leads that result in an arrest. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement remains committed to finding justice for William Stanton and providing closure to his family.
The community has been encouraged to come forward with any information that may help advance the investigation, no matter how small the details may seem. Stanton’s death remains a painful reminder of the unresolved violence in the region, and authorities are hopeful that renewed attention on cold cases will ultimately lead to answers.
