William Wade

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

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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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