William was reported missing in December of 2008. He is flamboyant in nature and often wore wigs and makeup. He appeared to be very social in 2008, the year he went missing. Some of his friends knew him by the nickname "Vanity". He often went clubbing at gay establishments such as the club Fantasy in Wichita, Kansas. Family and friends do not believe he went missing on his own volition. William was working on vlogging and making music at the time of his disappearance.