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William Wade
Status: HOMICIDE
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
County: Davidson County
Date of birth: April 30, 1957
Date of death: June 22, 1988
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Race: African American/Black
Cause of death: Gun Firearm
Anniversary month: June
LEA: Nashville Homicide Unit Metro Nashville Police
Case Description
Before midnight on June 21,1988, William "Billy" Wade, 31, left his home to meet someone at the Nashville Farmers Market. After not returning home, his family went out and searched the area. On June 22, 1988, at around 1:00 P.M., William's brother and friend found him in his pickup truck slumped over in the driver's seat at 1609 4th Avenue North. William had died due to several gunshot wounds. William's family continues to advocate for his case and fight for judicial resolution
If you have any information regarding William's case, please contact the Nashville Homicide Unit at (615)-862-7019. If you would like to remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, please call Nashville Crime Stoppers at (615)-742-7463.
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