why would he voluntarily disappear? it doesn't make sense to me.
i was watching a show tonight and thought of WC. the character was saying when they are looking for someone who is trying to hide, they keep an eye on what the person likes to do because we humans can't not do what we like. hopefully the person can be found because they'll return to that desired activity. we are what we are compelled to do. i really like that

according to those who knew him WC was compelled to be a homebody. why would he leave?
fwiw
the show is called patriot and it's on amazon. i'm loving it.