William Ebenezer Jones III

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Left: Jones, circa 1962;
Right: Age-progression to age 50 (circa 2009)

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Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: December 17, 1962 from Vineland, New Jersey
  • Classification: Endangered Missing
  • Date of Birth: March 5, 1959
  • Age: 3 years old
  • Height and Weight: 3'0, 30 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Light brown hair, blue eyes. Jones has a giraffe-shaped vaccination scar on the outside of his left arm. His nickname is Billy.
  • Clothing/Jewelry Description: Tan high-top sneakers and a blue snowsuit with large silver buttons.
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    Details of Disappearance

    Jones was last seen in the backyard of his family's residence on Taylor Avenue in Vineland, New Jersey at 1:00 p.m. on December 17, 1962. He was playing with his two-year-old sister and the family dog while his mother watched through the window from inside. Jones's mother went into a bedroom to check on her other son and when she came out, Jones's sister was standing in the doorway, holding a plastic poinsetta. She stated a man had given her the plant and taken Jones. He has never been heard from again and an extensive search of the area turned up no sign of him. Few details are available in his case.

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    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Vineland Police Department
    856-696-1212

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    Source Information
    The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
    NamUs
    The Doe Network
    The Lebanon Daily News

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    Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004.

    Last updated February 11, 2010; details of disappearance updated.

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