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William Hardy Butler, III

Unclaimed
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On December 24, 2018, the body of 53-year-old William Hardy Butler-III was discovered in a Memphis residence by his roommate. The discovery was a distressing event during the holiday season, bringing an unexpected tragedy to the normally festive time. His lifeless form was found in a dwelling at an unspecified address, marking the start of a painstaking investigative process led by local authorities.

The Memphis Police Department, the primary agency handling this case, undertook the task ...Read More
Date Found: 12/24/2018
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  • Unclaimed Person / NamUs #UCP56856
    • Victim Details

    2019-04-22T19:31:50.043

    2020-04-30T17:12:56.587

    56856

    UCP56856

    9896

    William

    Hardy

    Butler, III

    Hispanic / Latino

    Multiple

    Male

    12/24/2018

    Memphis

    Tennessee

    Shelby County

    38108

    No

    9832

    Memphis Police Department

    Memphis

    Tennessee

    Shelby County

    Billy Byrd

    Sergeant

    170 North Main Room, , Memphis, Tennessee

    9016364450

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    http://www.memphispolice.org/

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    01/21/2026


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