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David Appel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Westlake, Ohio on Oct 01, 2008

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Case Description

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In the autumn of 2008, 33-year-old David B. Appel disappeared from his home in Westlake, Ohio, leaving behind a life and a family who would soon begin a long and painful search for answers. The last confirmed sighting of David was on or around the first of October. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing 5'10' and weighing approximately 175 pounds. He wore a mustache and a beard. Concerns for his well-being were heightened b ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 01, 2008

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  • David B. Appel - The Charley Project
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    Victim Details

    Apr 25, 2014

    Jan 05, 2024

    David

    Appel

    48

    33

    70 inches

    175 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Oct 01, 2008

    Westlake

    Ohio

    Cuyahoga County

    23194

    Westlake Police Department

    Westlake

    Ohio

    Cuyahoga County

    44145

    John Jereb

    Detective

    27300 Hilliard Boulevard, Ohio

    4408713311

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    0903186

    2009-02-06

    Westlake Police Department

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    06/16/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

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