Name: William Arlin Bynum
Age: 40 years old
Last seen: August 15, 2003
Location: Big Spring, Texas
Status: Still Missing
Case Information
40-year-old William Arlin Bynum was last seen in Big Spring, Texas on August 15, 2003. He disappeared after leaving a bar with another man.
Background
William Arlin Bynum was born on March 12, 1963 in Big Spring, Texas. He has one brother and two sisters.
At the time of his disappearance, Bynum was living in Big Spring, Texas. He worked as a bartender at the Fraternal Order of Elks in Big Spring. He was a member of a local motorcycle club and enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Bynum was close to his family who all lived in Big Spring. He was in close contact with his father, stepmother, and siblings, speaking with them on the phone multiple times a week.
He had plans to go on a trip with his family to the Big Bend area of Texas in October 2003.
Disappearance
On August 15, 2003, William Bynum was last seen at the San Franciscan Bar and Grill on Third Street and Runnels Street in downtown Big Spring, Texas.
Around 2:00 am, Bynum was last seen by witnesses leaving the bar and grill, accompanied by an unidentified man after signing a $17 tab.
William Arlin Bynum never returned home and hasn’t been heard from since. He was reported missing later that day.
Investigation
Bynum’s truck was found parked at the San Franciscan Bar and Grill’s parking lot. His phone record and bank account have had no activity since he disappeared.
In June 2008, authorities raided a farm house north of Big Spring that allegedly turned up illegal weapons but found no signs of William Arlin Bynum.
His family says it’s uncharacteristic of William to leave without contacting them.
Whereabouts
Foul play is suspected in William Arlin Bynum’s disappearance. Authorities believed he was killed but they have not found his body.
The circumstances of William’s disappearance remain unclear and his case is currently classified as endangered missing. His case remains unsolved.
Appearance
Physical Description:
White male born on March 12, 1963. William has blonde hair, blue eyes, stands 6’0 tall, and weighs 180 pounds.
Distinctive Physical Features:
Arlin has multiple tattoos, including a tattoo on his right shoulder. His ears are pierced.
Clothing and accessories:
Arlin was last seen wearing a white Harley Davidson tank top, blue shorts, and sandals. He wore hoop earrings.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of William Arlin Bynum please contact the Big Spring Police Department at (432) 264-2550.
Resources & Further Information
William Arlin Bynum – Texas Department of Public Safety
William Arlin Bynum – Charley Project
News & Media Links
Missing Big Spring Man’s Family Speaks Out After Human Remains Were Found in Scurry County – News West 9 03/2018
Were there any camera ‘s in the pub & grill at the time , did any of his friend ‘ s from his Harley Davidson club and support the pub , did his family ever come and eat a the grill ? .
Were the patron ‘ s regular ‘s or a particular age group that frequented the pub & grill ? .
Did the police get a tip – off or an on – going investigation that it was time to raid the house of illegal activities , do they suspect that William was in any way involved , or was at any other time held against his will at the house , had William ” served his purpose ” ? .
Were there any incident ‘ s leading up to his disappearance that could have contributed to him going missing ( did he ever require the assistance of law – enforcement officer ‘ s in order to control patron ‘ s ) ? .
Did he in any way have a interest in the business , be it a partnership , incentive or owner thereof ? .
Who took over William ‘ s duties at the pub & grill when he went missing , was he at the time training someone else to take over , ” in case he went on vacation ” , or any other place that he was working at , at the time , as part – time / salaried , and doing the pub & grill was for extra money , and was training other ‘ s where ever else that he worked ? .
If they knew the answers to those questions, wouldn’t you think they’d put them here?