William Andrew Carpenter, known to family as Andy, was 46 when he traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in the summer of 1990 reportedly carrying a large sum of cash to buy a hotel. The last confirmed contact was on June 17, 1990. He was reported missing by his North Carolina family on September 8, 1990, after they could not reach him and his silence was out of character.

Investigators say his last known whereabouts were believed to be a motel in Conway, near Myrtle Beach. He was described as a white male, 5 feet 10 inches, about 165 pounds, with blue eyes, graying hair, a mustache, and a panther tattoo on his left shoulder. His family has long been concerned that the cash he carried may have made him a target.

The Horry County Police Department lists the case as an active missing person investigation. If anyone knew William’s travel plans, saw him in Conway or Myrtle Beach after June 17, 1990, or has other information, please come forward.