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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10630) and 10 other sources
On the evening of January 3, 2010, 38-year-old David Earl Robinson visited his mother's home in Detroit, Michigan. The purpose of his visit was to inquire about the funeral arrangements for his late aunt. At approximately 9:00 p.m., he departed from his mother's residence, intending to make a brief stop at his cousin's house before returning to his own home, where he lived with his mother. David, also known as Dave, was a Black male, standing at 6'1' and weighing around 210 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He had brown eyes and short, tapered brown hair, with a closely shaven beard and mustache. That night, he was dressed in dark-colored jeans, a distinctive black Detroit Pistons jacket with the team's logo embroidered all over it in red, white, yellow, and blue, and black Maurrys alligator shoes. He also wore diamond stud earrings in both of his pierced ears, a watch with a large face, and a gold wedding band with a diamond.

David had several distinguishing physical characteristics that stemmed from a stroke he had suffered eleven years prior, at the age of 27. This event left him paralyzed on his right side, causing him to walk with a noticeable limp as he was unable to place his right foot firmly on the ground. His right hand was permanently closed in a slight fist, and his right foot was slightly clubbed. In addition to these conditions, David had a number of scars from previous medical procedures, including a small scar above the outer corner of his left eye, a three-to-four-inch horseshoe-shaped scar on the left side of his head, a scar on the left side of his chest near his heart, a long scar on his left forearm, and a scar on the back of his head from brain surgery. He had also previously fractured his jaw on the left side. Despite these physical challenges, David was independent and capable of driving his blue 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis.

The night he went missing, David never made it back to his mother's house. Sometime after his disappearance, his vehicle was located by police in Dearborn, Michigan, being driven by another man. The individual was arrested, and the car was impounded. However, this discovery did not lead to answers regarding David's whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding how another person came to be in possession of his car remain unclear in publicly available information. Little information has been released about the investigation into his disappearance, and his case has grown cold over the years. David Earl Robinson has not been seen or heard from since that January night, and his case remains an unsolved and deeply concerning mystery for his family and community.
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Last Seen: Jan 3, 2010

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP75179
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP75179 • Found Jul 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%6'3" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%214 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Highland Park, Michigan
UP17205 • Found Nov 8, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2"–6'8" vs 6'1"
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP17123 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 6'1"
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP61455 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 6'1"
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP53194
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP53194 • Found Oct 26, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–53 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'1"
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP109411
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP109411 • Found Jul 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 20%120 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP12768 • Found Feb 12, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Weight 0%65 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP57604
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP57604 • Found May 24, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 38 when missing
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%192 lb vs 210 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP13877
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP13877 • Found Mar 22, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP9963
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9963 • Found Feb 17, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 20%120 lb vs 210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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