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Donald Ping Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dayton, Ohio on Jan 25, 2002

Victim Details

Aug 22, 2011

Jan 04, 2024

Donald

Ping

66

42

73 inches

165 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 25, 2002

Dayton

Ohio

Montgomery County

10648

Dayton Police Department

Dayton

Ohio

,

OCA#5730415

Dayton Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

07/06/2026


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In the quiet city of Dayton, Ohio, a family's life was forever altered by the unexplained disappearance of Donald Arlen Ping, a man known to his loved ones as Donnie. At 42 years old, Donald was a dedicated employee, having worked at the Elder-Beerman department store for sixteen years, where he was regarded as a dependable worker and a sharp dresser, often seen in a suit and tie. His life appeared to follow a predictable and stable routine, making his sudden vanishing all the more baffling ...
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Last Seen: Jan 25, 2002

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  • Donald Arlen Ping - The Charley Project
  • Missing: Donald Arlen Ping - 411 Gina
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    Has anyone noticed the odd timing with Donald Ping's bank withdrawal? He took out $42 the day he van... ...Read More
    11/09/2024
    Has anyone looked into the bus schedule or security footage from that day? I find it puzzling that t... ...Read More
    07/04/2024
    Have any of you delved into the Elder-Beerman connection in Donald Arlen Ping's case? I’ve been fo... ...Read More
    03/09/2023
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