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Dave Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on May 18, 1998

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Victim Details

Jun 20, 2011

Jan 27, 2023

Dave

Johnson

58

30

71 inches

150 lbs

Black / African American

Male

May 18, 1998

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

Broward County

No

10320

Broward Sheriffs Office

Fort Lauderdale

Florida

,

PK98-05-00684

May 17, 1998

Broward Sheriffs Office

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11271) and 3 other sources
Dave Johnson, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on May 18, 1998, in the Fort Lauderdale area of Broward County, Florida. He was described as 5'9" tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he may have been bald. Johnson was also known to use several aliases, including Ron, Rohan Loane Davis, and John Gibson. Few details are available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and it is unclear what events led to him going missing.

The Broward Sheriff's Office continues to handle the investigation into his disappearance. Johnson's case remains unsolved, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in locating him.
Last Seen: May 18, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP11271 | NamUs
  • 4567DMFL - Dave Johnson - Doe Network
  • Dave Johnson - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Gulf Stream, Florida - unidentified case UP1086
    John Doe — Gulf Stream, Florida
    UP1086 • Found Mar 27, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 30
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP5750 • Found Jul 1, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 41–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
    UP7794 • Found Nov 11, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–39 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1075 • Found Jan 5, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP7798
    John Doe — North Palm Beach, Florida
    UP7798 • Found Dec 10, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–29 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 45%201 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP95122 • Found Dec 7, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 150 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP12951 • Found Jan 30, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
    Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Islamorada, Florida
    UP157312 • Found Nov 24, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 78%91 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP55208
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP55208 • Found Jan 2, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'2" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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