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David Terris Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newport, Oregon on Jul 3, 2012

Victim Details

Mar 15, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

David

Terris

63

49

70 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 3, 2012

Newport

Oregon

Lincoln County

No

34433

Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

Newport

Oregon

Lincoln County

97365

52 Northeast 73rd Street, Oregon

5412655354

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.oregon.gov/osp/Pages/officelist.aspx#ospcontacts

12-217078

Oregon State Police - Newport Area Command

Unknown

Blue

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37495) and 1 other source
On July 3, 2012, 49-year-old David Arthur Terris was working as a commercial fisherman aboard a vessel in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Newport, Oregon. The day took a tragic turn when the boat he was on capsized and sank into the depths of the ocean. In the immediate aftermath, a search and rescue operation was launched in an attempt to locate and recover any survivors from the maritime accident.

The circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the fishing vessel remain unclear from available online sources. Details such as the name of the boat, the number of other crew members, and whether there were any other survivors have not been publicly detailed. The focus of the reports is on David Terris, who was declared missing following the incident.

The search for David Terris was extensive, involving various maritime rescue units. Despite their efforts, search and rescue teams were unable to locate him. The case is a somber reminder of the perils faced by those who make their living on the open sea. With no further information available about his whereabouts since the day the vessel went down, David Arthur Terris remains a missing person, lost to the waters of the Pacific Ocean. His case is a difficult and unresolved tragedy for his family and the close-knit fishing community of Newport, Oregon.
Last Seen: Jul 3, 2012

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP37495

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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 — Newport, Oregon - unidentified case UP125974
    John Doe — Newport, Oregon
    UP125974 • Found Apr 18, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 48–49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'10"

    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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