Wife’s 911 Call About Missing Husband Reveals Chilling Details

A retired Air Force general vanishes without a trace, but a newly revealed 911 call from his wife raises unsettling questions. Investigators say there is no evidence of foul play — yet key details continue to deepen the mystery.

A missing persons case involving a retired Air Force general has taken a troubling turn after a 911 call revealed details suggesting his disappearance may have been intentional.

William "Neil" McCasland was last seen on February 27, 2026, at his home on Quail Run Court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, according to investigators. Officials said he left without key personal items, leaving few clues about his disappearance.

According to the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), McCasland is 5'11" with white hair and blue eyes and is known as an avid outdoorsman. He frequently hiked, ran, and cycled in the Sandia foothills and nearby areas.

Investigators believe he may have left his home on foot. Despite coordinated efforts with federal and local agencies, officials say they have found no evidence of foul play and continue to follow all leads.

Attention has turned to a 911 call made by his wife hours after he disappeared.

In audio highlighted by the Law & Crime Network, McCasland's wife, Susan Wilkerson, told dispatchers she had "some indication that he must have planned not to be found."

She said, "He's left his phone. He changed his clothes into I don't know what. I think he's on foot. All of our cars and bicycles are in the garage."

She added, "He turned it off and left it behind which seems kind of deliberate because he's always got his phone. He has a smartwatch. I don't know if that's with him or not."

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and urge anyone with information to come forward.

"We believe there are people who have information valuable to locating Neil who have not yet spoken to law enforcement. This could include people who have been in the Sandia mountains and may have seen Neil or captured him on a GoPro or other recording device, specifically on Friday, February 27 or Saturday, February 28," the BCSO said.

Officials said anyone with information can text BCSO at 847411 or call the Missing Persons Unit at (505) 468-7070. They also reminded the public to take basic hiking precautions, such as choosing suitable trails, informing others of their plans, bringing enough water, and carrying reliable communication gear.