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David Martin Missing Person Case

Last seen in West Jasper, Alabama on Aug 29, 1983

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Case Description

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In the late summer of 1983, in the small community of West Jasper, Alabama, a sense of unease began to settle over the family of David Martin. On August 29th, the 31-year-old man left his home with his brother-in-law, John McHan Jr. The two men reportedly had plans to travel to Nauvoo. David was known by his family as a dutiful son who was dedicated to caring for his ailing mother, a responsibility that made his sudden and unexplained absence deeply troubling to them. His family firmly believes ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 29, 1983

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    Victim Details

    Feb 03, 2014

    Feb 13, 2020

    David

    Martin

    72

    31

    68 inches

    135 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Aug 29, 1983

    West Jasper

    Alabama

    Walker County

    No

    31418

    Walker County Sheriff's Office

    Jasper

    Alabama

    Walker County

    35501

    Charles Tidwell

    Investigator

    2001 2nd Avenue, Alabama

    2053026464

    County

    Law Enforcement

    2160-001273-264833

    Walker County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Brown

    Brown

    05/26/2026


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    01/16/2024

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