Episode 27- The Senseless Double Homicide of Nancy Hyer & Billy Fischer

Listen to the Full Episode Here

On a stormy Thursday in December of 1986, Nancy Hyer received a phone call from her new friend Billy Fischer. He had been visiting with his father, whom he had been estranged from for over a year, and was looking for a ride home. Nancy's family would watch head out into the terrible New York winter weather to help him, unknowing that this would be the last time they would see her alive. William Peter Fischer is still wanted for the murders of Nancy and Billy- if you have any information on his location please call 631-756-3300.

Basic Information- William Peter Fischer

Race: White
Sex: Male
DOB: October 4, 1944
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 185 pounds
Eyes: Blue
Other: Salt and pepper hair, a tattoo on his right bicep that reads "Mary" and a tracheotomy scar.

Last Seen: 02/25/1987

William Fischer was indicted on two counts of Murder 2nd Degree on 02/25/1987 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. On 02/27/1987 Fischer's vehicle was located at John F. Kennedy Airport, Queens, New York. An investigation has failed to locate Fischer to date.

Episode Sources

https://troopers.ny.gov/wanted-fischer-william-p

Finn, L. (2016, November 29) 30 Years Later, Cops Still Seeking Long Island Man Wanted for Killing His Son and His Friend. Patch. https://patch.com/new-york/southampton/cops-working-crack-cold-murder-case-dad-allegedly-shot-son-18-times-stabbed

William Fischer. https://unsolved.com/gallery/william-fischer/

N. A. (1986, December 23) 2 Bodies Are Found In Locked Car Trunk. New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1986/12/23/nyregion/metro-datelines-2-bodies-are-found-in-locked-car-trunk.html

Bolger, T. (2016, November 2016) Cops Seek Tips in Finding Southamptom Cold Case Double-Murder Suspect. Long Island Press. https://www.longislandpress.com/2016/11/29/cops-seek-tips-in-finding-southampton-cold-case-double-murder-suspect/