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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5652) and 6 other sources
David Ceinon Rees, age 19, was last seen on November 16, 1981, in Auburndale, Florida. He and a friend, Gregory Mitchell, were reportedly heading out to unload a truck when they both vanished under mysterious circumstances. Neither of them has been heard from since. David, who went by his middle name "Ceinon," was described as 5'10", weighing 150 pounds, with red hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a long-sleeved blue shirt and blue jeans, and he had a noticeable broken front tooth.

David's stepfather reported him missing on December 26, 1981, about a month after his disappearance. There have been few leads in the case, though authorities suspect foul play may have been involved. It is also believed that the two friends may have traveled to North Florida, but no further details have emerged regarding their whereabouts. Investigators continue to seek any information that could help solve this decades-old case.
Last Seen: Nov 16, 1981

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Palm Bay, Florida
UP1280 • Found Mar 25, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 21–35 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP579 • Found Aug 10, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP195
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP195 • Found May 29, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 76%117 lb vs 150 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP531
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP531 • Found Dec 15, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Silver Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP6052
John Doe — Silver Springs, Florida
UP6052 • Found Dec 29, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP16198
John Doe — Florida
UP16198 • Found Nov 1, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
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 19
Race 100%White
Location 57%188 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
76%Possible
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP1246 • Found Oct 3, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 15%Black vs Red
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP10130 • Found May 2, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–32 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 58%186 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16420 • Found Nov 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 57%188 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red

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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