William Fred Patient III, known as Billy, was 16 when he was last seen on May 5, 2013, in Juno Beach, Florida. He was on an outing with other boys from The Academy, a residential treatment center for troubled teens, and was last observed floating in the ocean around 4:30 p.m. When the group returned to shore Billy was gone; his clothes and wallet were left on the beach.

Billy is described as a Caucasian male, about 5 feet 8 inches tall, 145 pounds, with light brown hair and blue eyes. He had been receiving treatment for emotional problems and substance abuse and had been deeply affected by his father’s death in 2012. His family noted some activity on his Facebook account after he disappeared, suggesting he may have left voluntarily, but extensive searches in the area found no trace.

The Juno Beach Police Department continues to seek information. If anyone saw Billy on May 5, 2013, or has information about his movements before or after that day, please come forward.