Case Details
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- Missing Since:
- Missing Since 12/11/1980
- Missing From:
- Missing From Newport News, Virginia
- Classification:
- Classification Non-Family Abduction
- Gender:
- Male
- Race:
- Race Black
- Date of Birth:
- Date of Birth 11/26/1980 (44)
- Age:
- Age 2 weeks old
- Height and Weight:
- Height and Weight 1’8, 7 pounds
- Clothing/Jewelry Description:
- Distinguishing Characteristics:
- Distinguishing Characteristics African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. David has a tiny mole on his right ear and birthmarks under his arm, on his back and on his buttocks.
- Details of Disappearance:
- On December 11, 1980, in Newport News, Virginia, a woman posing as a social worker named “Marie Kelly” tricked David’s mother into letting her take David and his younger brother, Frederick, to a fake children’s party. Frederick was later found alone, but David disappeared and has never been seen since.
The “party” was a lie; the Department of Social Services knew nothing about it. Police believe the abductor may have found David’s information in the newspaper. They found a diaper bag and folder belonging to the abductor a few days later. The abductor was described as an African-American woman, around 32-35 years old, medium complexion, large hips, 5’4″-5’8″ tall, and 145-155 pounds. A sketch exists, but she was never identified.
Interestingly, David’s nephews were abducted in 2011. While this was a separate crime, it’s a disturbing coincidence. Their abductor was found not guilty by reason of insanity.
David’s mother, Vanessa, sadly passed away in 1997. His brother Frederick has some hazy memories of the abduction, including a man driving the car with the abductor. Police still have the diaper bag with David’s belongings and hope to use it for DNA testing. David’s case remains unsolved.
- Agency:
- Newport News Police Department 757-926-8706
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This person was missing Missing Since 12/11/1980