EAST MOLINE, IL, USA, May 28, 2024**
In a solemn culmination to a month-long search, the United Search Corps Missing Persons Unit and Chaos Divers, in collaboration with multiple agencies, have located the remains of 92-year-old William “Bill” Weber and his 2012 Chevy Malibu submerged in the Mississippi River during sonar searches. Weber, a respected Purple Heart recipient and veteran of the Korean War, was reported missing from his East Moline home on March 30, 2024, after last being seen by family the previous evening.
Despite a challenging search, exacerbated by harsh conditions in the Mississippi River, the recovery operation was successful due to the united efforts of Chaos Divers, Cantrell’s Towing, the East Moline Police and Fire Departments, Illinois State Police, and the Department of Natural Resources.
Bill left behind a legacy as a father, brother, grandfather, and community stalwart, embodying the virtues of service and sacrifice. As we report this loss, our thoughts are with the Weber family during this profoundly difficult time.
This breakthrough utilizing sonar technology and unorthodox expert search methods marks the third missing persons case solved and recovered within the past three weeks by United Search Corps. We remain committed to our mission of bringing closure to families of missing persons through unwavering dedication, advocacy, and the support of the community and partnering agencies.
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Thank you so much for standing with us in this mission.
