William Joseph Murphy, 36, walked away from his Chesterfield, Missouri residence on March 7, 2019, and did not return. In the weeks after his disappearance there were several reported sightings in March and April 2019 around downtown St. Louis, including near the Gateway Arch and the Amtrak/MetroLink transit center, which suggested he may have been using public transportation. There has been no confirmed contact since early spring 2019.

Will was described by family as kind and gentle and led a quiet, scholarly life. He held a Master’s degree and a Ph.D. from Syracuse University and kept strong ties to that area. He did not use email, social media, credit cards, or a cell phone, and was known to frequent used record and book stores, which has made tracing his movements difficult. The Chesterfield Police Department has followed leads including the possibility he traveled to Syracuse.

If anyone saw Will in St. Louis or Syracuse in March or April 2019, or remembers his routines at record or book stores, please share what you know.