On January 1, 2001, 18-year-old David Marchan was last seen in Des Moines, Iowa. His disappearance is considered suspicious, and his case is classified as endangered missing. At the time he went missing, David was described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'5" and 5'8" tall and weighing between 160 and 180 pounds.
He has several distinct tattoos, including hands on his chest, the phrase "En memoria de mi jefecito," and the word "dice." His left ear is also pierced. He commonly wore Docker-style pants and button-down collared shirts.
The circumstances surrounding David's disappearance are troubling. It is believed that he fled to the Los Angeles, California area after allegedly witnessing a murder in Des Moines and fearing for his own safety. He has not been seen or heard from since leaving Iowa. The specifics of the murder he may have witnessed are not widely known, and it is unclear if he shared any information with law enforcement before he vanished.
Both the Des Moines Police Department and the California Department of Justice's Missing and Unidentified Persons Unit are involved in the investigation into David's whereabouts. Over the years, his case has been featured on various missing persons websites as his family continues to search for answers. His family has also utilized social media to raise awareness about his case in the hope that someone will come forward with information. Despite the passage of time, David's case remains unsolved, leaving his loved ones with unresolved questions. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of David Marchan is encouraged to contact the Des Moines Police Department or the California Department of Justice.Last Seen: Jan 1, 2001
