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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9491) and 10 other sources
David Wayne Mize, a 28-year-old man, was last seen on April 18, 1989, at his parents' home in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Two days after his disappearance, his blue Ford F-150 pickup truck was found abandoned at the Turtle Creek Apartments in Memphis, Tennessee. Despite thorough investigations, no further clues have been uncovered regarding his whereabouts.

Mize was described as a White male, standing about 5'10" tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and gray eyes. On the day of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue t-shirt with a single pocket, khaki pants, and Reebok sneakers. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain mysterious, and his family continues to seek answers, as little evidence has surfaced since his truck was found.

The case has remained open, and both local authorities and national missing persons databases still actively seek information. Mize’s case has received attention from various organizations dedicated to finding missing persons, but no significant developments have been reported in over three decades. His family and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward to help solve this enduring mystery.

Last Seen: Apr 18, 1989

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP5253 • Found Jan 5, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
Location 99%13 mi away
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP153141 • Found Apr 19, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 35–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP5246 • Found May 23, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Jackson, Tennessee
UP12418 • Found Oct 22, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Charleston, Missouri
UP5308 • Found May 19, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–31 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%138 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP69790 • Found Nov 6, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 60–70 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 52%6'2" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 70%Blue vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Tennessee
UP17818 • Found Mar 21, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 72%114 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Memphis, Tennessee
UP13584 • Found Oct 29, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"

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.