Above Images: Williams, circa 1987
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 19, 1987 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Classification: Missing Date Of Birth: September 14, 1964 Age: 22 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 130 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Red hair, brown eyes. Williams may use the last name Thornton. Some agencies give her name as Shirley Williams. She has previously broken her arm and had a piece of metal surgically implanted in her elbow. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A pink sweatshirt, a black and white speckled coat, dark blue pants and flat black shoes.
Details of Disappearance
Williams was last seen on the morning of January 19, 1987 when she left her Philadelphia, Pennsylvania home to go to the store and buy food. She has never been heard from again. Few details are available in her case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 29, 2012; picture, height, weight and clothing/jewelry description added, distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Philadelphia Police Department
215-685-3257
The Philadelphia Daily News
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