More than a year after his disappearance, loved ones and volunteers are searching the Palmetto Eastover Trail for signs of Zelig Williams.RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — It’s been more than a year since Zelig Williams disappeared in Richland County.On Saturday, his loved ones returned to the Palmetto Eastover Trail, hoping to find new clues that could bring them closer to answers. Family members said they’ve searched the area several times since his disappearance, but this weekend felt different.“We&rsquo...
More than a year after his disappearance, loved ones and volunteers are searching the Palmetto Eastover Trail for signs of Zelig Williams.
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — It’s been more than a year since Zelig Williams disappeared in Richland County.
On Saturday, his loved ones returned to the Palmetto Eastover Trail, hoping to find new clues that could bring them closer to answers. Family members said they’ve searched the area several times since his disappearance, but this weekend felt different.
“We’ve been out here about four or five times, but before now, the terrain was really rough,” said Mieokie Corbett-Jacobs, Williams’ cousin. “Today, we’re able to get to places we couldn’t reach before, just hoping to find any clues that Zelig was actually here.”
Williams’ mother, aunt and cousin were joined by volunteers from Missing Link, a nonprofit that helps families continue search efforts.
“We help families put the pieces together, checking areas off the list, connecting them to resources, and helping them keep moving forward in their search,” said Tara Winter with Missing Link.
For Kathy Williams, Zelig’s mother, every search brings both pain and renewed faith.
“I’m taking it day by day and trusting God,” Williams said. “Whoever has him or wherever he is, please bring my son back home.”
Family members said they plan to keep organizing community searches and remain hopeful someone will come forward with new information.
“We believe Zelig is out there,” Corbett-Jacobs said. “That faith is what keeps us going.”
The Williams family said they’ll continue working with Missing Link on more search days in the coming weeks.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Department.