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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31481) and 9 other sources
David Charles Dodge, a 55-year-old man from Frederic, Wisconsin, was last seen on April 2, 1983. Dodge, who suffered from severe rheumatoid arthritis, had his right knee surgically fused, causing him to walk with a limp. He was also a U.S. Navy veteran, having served from 1946 to 1948. On the day of his disappearance, Dodge was seen with a woman described as short, heavyset, with light brown hair. This woman, possibly named Jean, Gina, or Jenna, was driving a light blue station wagon with Missouri plates.

Dodge had recently gone through a divorce in 1980 or 1981 and moved to Frederic. There were speculations that he may have relocated to Florida or Georgia after disappearing, as his family later discovered that his Social Security checks were being sent to a post office box in Milledgeville, Georgia. The family suspected foul play, believing his disappearance might be tied to a Social Security fraud scheme involving the woman he was last seen with. In a bizarre twist, a report was made to the Social Security Administration stating that Dodge had died in 1984, but no death certificate was ever located, leaving his fate a mystery.

Despite investigations and numerous leads, no trace of David Dodge has been found, and his case remains unsolved. Law enforcement continues to pursue any new information that could shed light on his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Apr 2, 1983

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 — Goodhue, Minnesota
UP160969 • Found Apr 25, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–57 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'7"

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.