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Jeffery Daymude Missing Person Case

Last seen in West Melbourne, Florida on Oct 19, 1978

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Victim Details

Oct 10, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

Jeffery

Daymude

71

23

72 inches

74 inches

150 lbs

17010 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 19, 1978

West Melbourne

Florida

Brevard County

12472

Brevard County Sheriff's Office

Titusville

Florida

Brevard County

32780

Don Reynolds

Agent

700 Park Ave., Florida

3216338419

County

Law Enforcement

78-056202

Sep 7, 1978

Brevard County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17760) and 6 other sources
Jeffery David Daymude, aged 23, was last seen on October 19, 1978, leaving his home in West Melbourne, Florida, and driving towards Minton Park in nearby Satellite Beach. He was driving a dark blue 1964 Chevrolet, accompanied by his dog. This would be the last time anyone saw him. Three days later, his dog was found wandering in northwest Palm Bay, but there was no sign of Jeffery or his vehicle.

The circumstances surrounding Daymude's disappearance remain a mystery, but foul play is strongly suspected. Despite numerous efforts, his case remains unsolved. Jeffery was described as 6'2", weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. His vehicle has also never been recovered, adding to the perplexity of the case.

Investigators have worked on his case for decades, with no substantial leads. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public that might help bring closure to the case, which has haunted his loved ones for over four decades. Despite the passage of time, the mystery of Jeffery Daymude's disappearance remains unsolved, and his family continues to seek answers.
Last Seen: Oct 19, 1978

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP17760
  • Jeffrey David Daymude - The Charley Project
  • Daymude, Jeffery - 10/19/1978 - Porchlight International for the ...
  • 4220DMFL - Jeffrey David Daymude - Doe Network
  • dist.all.last - Census.gov
  • Jeffrey Daymude | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Palm Bay, Florida
    UP1280 • Found Mar 25, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1303 • Found May 21, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP810
    John Doe — Florida
    UP810 • Found Jul 14, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%101 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1275 • Found Jul 7, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1285 • Found Nov 14, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Moorehaven, Florida - unidentified case UP7904
    John Doe — Moorehaven, Florida
    UP7904 • Found Sep 30, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%170–185 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Bunnell, Florida - unidentified case UP928
    John Doe — Bunnell, Florida
    UP928 • Found Apr 3, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%162 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Bonita Springs, Florida
    UP7913 • Found Dec 20, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%138 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP17731
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP17731 • Found Oct 23, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%162 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–17010 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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