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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41770) and 6 other sources
In the quiet town of East Hartford, Connecticut, the holiday season of 2017 took a somber turn for the family of David Michael Roberts. Known for his consistent, daily communication with his loved ones, the silence that began on Christmas Day was deeply uncharacteristic and immediately alarming. The last confirmed sighting of the 38-year-old was on that Christmas Day, December 25, 2017. The day after, on December 26th, activity on his phone ceased, and all calls and messages went unanswered. His family's concern grew with each passing hour, as the man who made it a point to connect with them every day had vanished without a word.

In the days that followed, a description of David was shared in the hopes that someone might have seen him. He was a white male, standing between 6 feet and 6 feet 2 inches tall, with a weight of around 190 to 200 pounds. His hair was blond, and he had blue eyes. Distinctive tattoos marked his body: a yin-yang symbol and a dragon on his back, and a heart bearing the word 'Mom' on his arm. Authorities also released information about his vehicle, a blue 2006 Ford Mustang with the Connecticut license plate number AG47808, which was also missing. There were concerns that he might have been in need of medical attention for reasons that were not publicly specified, adding another layer of urgency to the search.

The investigation into David's disappearance was launched, but information was scarce. His phone being off or out of power left a digital void, and with few leads to follow, the case quickly became a painful mystery. The abrupt halt in his daily calls to family was the most significant and troubling aspect of his disappearance, pointing to a sudden event that prevented him from making contact. Despite the passage of time, the case of David Michael Roberts remains an open and unresolved matter, a story without an ending that began on a day typically associated with warmth and family. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are still unknown, leaving his family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss.

Last Seen: Dec 25, 2017

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 66%Est. 48–62 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Hollis, New York - unidentified case UP17867
John Doe — Hollis, New York
UP17867 • Found Apr 3, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 74%245 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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