Willie Lee Williams Jr.
Willie Lee Williams Jr. was last seen on October 31, 2010, in Chapmanville, West Virginia. For years, little was known about what had happened to Willie. Then, in 2015, new information led investigators to reexamine the case. Two men, Freelin Vance and Anthony Baisden, were arrested and charged in connection with Willie’s death. Both men pled guilty to charges of burglary that resulted in death. Though there are still many unanswered questions, Willie’s remains have never been recovered.
Physical Description
Race/Ethnicity: Black/African American
Height: 5'5"–5'7"
Weight: 155–160 pounds
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Aliases: Willie Banks, Willy Williams
Tattoos:
Tattoo of a marijuana leaf on his forehead
Tattoos on each cheek
"Willie" tattooed on the inside of his right arm
The words "Fuck Bitches and Make Money" tattooed across his chest
What You Can Do
If you have any information regarding the disappearance or death of Willie Lee Williams, please contact the West Virginia State Police at (304) 792-7200
Willie is listed in the NamUs database under case number MP41231.
Even after all these years, Willie’s story matters. Any new information, no matter how small, could help bring closure and justice to those who still search for answers.
Behind the Scenes of the Project
We’ve received the FOIA documents for this case and are still actively going through the files. Research is ongoing as we work to better understand the information and its context.