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David Bleaney Missing Person Case

Last seen in Charleston, West Virginia on Aug 1, 1975

Victim Details

Mar 21, 2019

May 12, 2023

David

Bleaney

97

46

70 inches

73 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 1, 1975

Charleston

West Virginia

Kanawha County

25303

No

48799

Charleston Police Department

Charleston

West Virginia

Kanawha County

25301

TJ Crowder

Detective

501 Virginia Street East, West Virginia

3043486480

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.charlestonwvpolice.org/contact.html

I19032114

Mar 21, 2019

Charleston Police Department

9849

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56214) and 6 other sources
David Harry Bleaney, a 46-year-old man from Charleston, West Virginia, disappeared in the summer of 1975. His last known address was on Scraggs Drive in Charleston. Bleaney was a dependable person with a stable job and a loving family, and his sudden disappearance was out of character, causing concern among his loved ones and the community.

Bleaney was scheduled to appear in court in September 1975 but failed to show up, and he has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing between 180 and 190 pounds. He had brown hair and hazel eyes. A distinct physical characteristic was that he walked with a significant limp, favoring his left leg. He was known to always wear dress clothing, including black pants, a white shirt, a belt, and dress shoes.

The Charleston Police Department investigated his disappearance, but the case went cold due to a lack of evidence and leads. Over the years, the investigation has been hampered by the passage of time, making it difficult to locate potential witnesses and for memories to remain clear. Despite the challenges, the hope of finding answers and providing closure to his family continues.
Last Seen: Aug 1, 1975

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Breathitt County John Doe (1979) and David Harry Bleaney - Reddit
  • David Harry Bleaney - Weeping Willow Project - WordPress.com
  • WV - David Bleaney, 46, Charleston, 1 Aug 1975 | Websleuths
  • Missing Person: David Harry Bleaney – Missing Since 1975 It has ...
  • David Harry Bleaney – Missing Since 1975 It has been decades ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio - unidentified case UP15812
    John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
    UP15812 • Found Jul 26, 1981
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 53%216 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 80%143 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Jackson, Kentucky
    UP103 • Found Jan 27, 1979
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%108 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    This case has stuck with me for a while now. I’ve always been curious about whether there was any... ...Read More
    04/07/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the local folklore around the area where David Bleaney went missing? I... ...Read More
    03/31/2024

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