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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41952) and 3 other sources
In early 2018, the life of 48-year-old David Borada took a bewildering turn, leaving his family with years of unanswered questions. A native of Israel who had been residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Borada had recently married just weeks before he vanished. The last confirmed sighting of him was on January 14, 2018, when he was seen leaving the Las Vegas Premium Outlets South. He was driving a white van and was dressed in a black hooded sweatshirt adorned with a Mortal Kombat silhouette, black pants, and black shoes. Since that day, there have been no verified communications or sightings of David Borada. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance grew more alarming when his white van was discovered abandoned several miles from where he was last seen. The vehicle that was a key part of his last known moments was recovered, but David himself was nowhere to be found.

The discovery of the van, unfortunately, did not bring clarity to the situation, but instead deepened the mystery and concern for David's well-being. Inside the vehicle, a significant amount of blood was found on the driver's seat. This grim discovery pointed towards a violent encounter and has been a deeply troubling detail for those involved in the investigation and for his loved ones. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has listed his case among their missing persons cold cases, indicating that despite the passage of time, the search for answers continues. David is described as a Caucasian male, standing at 5'9' and weighing between 160 and 170 pounds. He was bald at the time of his disappearance and has brown eyes. He has several distinctive tattoos, including on both of his upper arms, on his shoulder, and a tattoo of a nude angel with a sword on his ankle.

In the years following his disappearance, David's family has remained steadfast in their search for him. His mother, in a heart-wrenching effort to find her son, participated in an Israeli documentary series called 'Avudim,' which translates to 'Lost,' to bring his story to a wider audience and hopefully unearth new leads. This international effort underscores the family's desperation and love for David. The case of David Borada is a somber tale that began with a man leaving a shopping center and spiraled into a lasting mystery. The few available details, particularly the state in which his van was found, have left his family and investigators with grave concerns. While the official investigation remains open, the lack of new information has left his loved ones in a painful state of limbo, holding on to hope while grappling with the distressing possibilities of what may have happened to him.

Last Seen: Jan 14, 2018

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP104115 • Found Dec 22, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Henderson, Nevada
UP135976 • Found Nov 17, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 58–72 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 50–65 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%219 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%198 lb vs 160–170 lb
Eyes 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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