Found Safe AR - Bill Parker, adult, house burned down, Fort Smith, 18 Feb 2020

[GuyfromCanada]

MISSING PERSON: On the night of Feb. 18, 2020, Fort Smith Police assisted with traffic control for a house fire at the 1100 block of N 37th. The home owner, Bill K. Parker, has not been located at the time of this post, following an extensive search of the premises by the Fort Smith Fire Department. A family member has since entered a missing persons report for Mr. Parker as well. If you have any information that can help us locate Mr. Parker, please let our Detectives Bureau know at 479-709-5116.

Fort Smith Police Department

FORT SMITH, Ark. — On Monday, Fort Smith firefighters searched the charred remains of Bill Parker's house, but found no evidence of him or his dog.

Friends told 40/29 Parker lived in his house on N 37th St. for approximately 15 years.

More at Fort Smith man hasn’t been seen since his house caught fire

The article states that the house had no working utilities. How did Bill live there if that's the case?

 

[heuristicsdepartment]

From the article in the original post:

Parker's vehicle sits outside his home, which, also has family members concerned.

"The fire started early in the morning, and he goes work around five or so, but the problem is the front door was locked from the inside," said Gaston.
...
The home had no working utilities, which has led the fire marshall to call the fire suspicious, "There's nothing actually here that would actually contribute to the ignition of a fire," said Bishop.

 

[mlhenn]

Fort Smith man hasn’t been seen since his house caught fire


Monday was the third time firefighters looked in the debris after his house caught fire during the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 19th.

"We wanted to make sure we didn't overlook anything so we came back today," Fort Smith Fire Marshall, Tommy Bishop said. "I think at this point we can say he's not there."

 

[TatianaBarbie]

His FB page, with the last public post being in 2012:

Bill Parker

His sister, "MP," is posting on her personal FB page about Bill being missing--FB search "Bill Parker in Fort Smith."

 

[MimosaMornings]

No working utilities? Perhaps he used a space heater that caused the fire?
What did he use for heat?

 

[Seajay]

Since he had no utilities, he may have built a fire inside the home to keep warm. Or he had a gas camp stove or grill he used for cooking and heating water and for heat. When you
Live off grid, you have to improvise. IME

 

[Mparker]

No working utilities? Perhaps he used a space heater that caused the fire?
What did he use for heat?

This is his sister. He did have electricity. They were wrong

 

[Mparker]

His FB page, with the last public post being in 2012:

Bill Parker

His sister, "MP," is posting on her personal FB page about Bill being missing--FB search "Bill Parker in Fort Smith."

Do you know him? This is his sister

 

[Mparker]

MISSING PERSON: On the night of Feb. 18, 2020, Fort Smith Police assisted with traffic control for a house fire at the 1100 block of N 37th. The home owner, Bill K. Parker, has not been located at the time of this post, following an extensive search of the premises by the Fort Smith Fire Department. A family member has since entered a missing persons report for Mr. Parker as well. If you have any information that can help us locate Mr. Parker, please let our Detectives Bureau know at 479-709-5116.

Fort Smith Police Department

FORT SMITH, Ark. — On Monday, Fort Smith firefighters searched the charred remains of Bill Parker's house, but found no evidence of him or his dog.

Friends told 40/29 Parker lived in his house on N 37th St. for approximately 15 years.

More at Fort Smith man hasn’t been seen since his house caught fire

The article states that the house had no working utilities. How did Bill live there if that's the case?

He had electricity. Just not water

 

[Mparker]

His FB page, with the last public post being in 2012:

Bill Parker

His sister, "MP," is posting on her personal FB page about Bill being missing--FB search "Bill Parker in Fort Smith."

Do you know him?

 

[mlhenn]

This is his sister. He did have electricity. They were wrong

Hello @Mparker
Welcome to Websleuths! I am so sorry to hear about your brother.

 

[TatianaBarbie]

This is his sister. He did have electricity. They were wrong

Welcome to Websleuths, @Mparker, although I am sorry it is under such horrible circumstances. We are all interested in trying to find your brother. Perhaps you will consider becoming a "Verified Insider," so that you can provide us with information to help you. Here is the information about becoming a "Verified Insider:"

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[Tripod]

Hoping Bill and his dog are safe, somewhere!

 

[mlhenn]

Fort Smith Police Department

Still listed as missing according to Fort Smith PD’s fb page.

 

[Tripod]

Fort Smith Police Department

Still listed as missing according to Fort Smith PD’s fb page.

Bumping for Bill!

 

[Laughing]

Do you know him? This is his sister

@Mparker , we at Websleuths would love to help you find your brother. Please know that we care what happens to you & to your brother & all his friends and family; we are here for the right reasons.

Any news you can share?

 

[bykerladi]

I find it hard to believe that LE could miss the charred remains of the dog AND Bill, so more than likely they're not there.

 

[Tripod]

I find it hard to believe that LE could miss the charred remains of the dog AND Bill, so more than likely they're not there.

One of the earlier posted articles did say that the fire dept. and LE searched thoroughly, and I think I recall they went back a 3rd time to search, just to make sure.Bumping for Bill!

 

[mlhenn]

Fort Smith Police Department

Still listed as missing.

 

[Luckyzmom]

Bump