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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43375) and 5 other sources
David William Watkins, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on April 25, 1998, in Paradise, California. On the day of his disappearance, he was driving his mother's vehicle, which was later found abandoned on Honey Run Road a few days after he went missing. Watkins had not told his mother where he was going, and no further communication was ever made after he left. The vehicle’s discovery, with no sign of Watkins, has left the case without significant leads, making it one of the numerous unresolved missing person cases in the region.

At the time of his disappearance, Watkins was described as 6'5" tall, weighing around 280 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He had a distinctive scar on his left knee and was last seen wearing a black shirt, black jeans or shorts, and black and white sneakers. Despite efforts by law enforcement, including the involvement of the Paradise Police Department, there has been little progress in locating Watkins or determining the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Apr 25, 1998