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David Fugate, a 48-year-old man from Covington, Ohio, has been missing since February 29, 2020, just two days after the passing of his wife. He was in an emotionally distressed state and left his home on foot, without taking his phone, keys, or wedding ring. Fugate was last seen wearing a jean jacket, and both of his vehicles were left behind at his residence. Authorities believe he may not have planned to return.
Despite searches, including the use of drones and investigations of local ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 01, 2008
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Last Seen: Oct 01, 2008
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Apr 25, 2014
Jan 05, 2024
David
Appel
48
33
70 inches
175 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Oct 01, 2008
Westlake
Ohio
Cuyahoga County
197
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
11/27/2025
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