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David Tait Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on Jul 04, 1985

Victim Details

Jul 16, 2013

Sep 29, 2020

David

Tait

66

25

69 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 04, 1985

Fort Walton Beach

Florida

Okaloosa County

13887

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Shalimar

Florida

Okaloosa County

32579

50 2nd Street, Florida

8506895655

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.sheriff-okaloosa.org/

08-1906

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

07/28/2026


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David Robert Tait, a 25-year-old man, was last seen in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on July 4, 1985. At the time of his disappearance, Tait was going through a separation from his wife. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement and his family, he has not been seen or heard from since. His disappearance has left few clues, and his case remains unsolved. The details of what may have happened to him are scarce, and no substantial leads have emerged over the years.

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Last Seen: Jul 04, 1985

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  • David Robert Tait - The Charley Project
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