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David Marchan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa on Jan 01, 2001

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2019

Mar 25, 2024

David

Marchan

43

18

66 inches

68 inches

160 lbs

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 01, 2001

Des Moines

Iowa

Polk County

50047

No

46848

Des Moines Police Department

Des Moines

Iowa

Polk County

50309

25 East 1st Street, Iowa

5152834864

Local

Law Enforcement

2007-0016023

Des Moines Police Department

9709

Black

Brown

Brown

08/20/2026


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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 &q ...
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Last Seen: Jan 01, 2001

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  • DAVID MARCHAN | Missing Person Information Clearinghouse
  • David Marchan | State of California - Department of Justice
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