Huger, South Carolina — Nearly eight years after Willie Toomer vanished, investigators are renewing calls for tips to solve the case.
According to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office, 78-year-old Willie Toomer was last seen on May 14, 2017, in the Huger community of Berkeley County.
Authorities say Mr. Toomer attended church on Mother’s Day in 2017, following a routine he rarely changed. After services, a fellow parishioner reportedly gave him a ride back to his home on Cainhoy Road. That moment marked the last confirmed sighting of him.
Family members and investigators say the disappearance quickly raised concern because of Mr. Toomer’s consistent daily routine. He was known to walk short distances between his home, a nearby store, and church, all within a few tenths of a mile.
According to the sheriff’s office, search efforts in the days following his disappearance included deputies, helicopters, divers, and volunteers combing nearby woods, waterways, and surrounding areas. Despite extensive searches, investigators said no evidence or confirmed sightings were discovered.
Authorities say the case remains open and unsolved.
The Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that could help determine what happened to Mr. Toomer.
Investigators emphasize that even the smallest detail could help move the case forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office at 843-719-7009. Tips can be provided anonymously.
For many in the Huger community, the case remains a painful mystery, and investigators say public assistance may still be key to finding answers.
This case also remains relevant for local residents and commuters who may have been in the area at the time and could recall overlooked details.
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