Dean Dawson Missing Person Case

Dean E. Dawson, a 40-year-old man, went missing on April 25, 1996, from Sterling, New York. He was last seen at a friend’s house on Route 10 at around 11:30 p.m. that night. The following morning, his friend found that Dean had disappeared, with no sign that he had slept in his bed, and all of his belongings were left behind. Dawson had been battling alcoholism at the time of his disappearance, and authorities believe he may have initially left the house to find alcohol.

There were a couple of unconfirmed sightings of him the next day, one at the Nichols Road Bridge near Martville, New York, and another on a bridge in Oswego, New York. Despite these leads, no trace of him has ever been found. At the time, Dawson was living a semi-transient lifestyle, having separated from his wife and two children about a year prior. He worked various odd jobs and was well-known in the Martville area.

Though investigators suspect he is likely deceased, it's unclear whether foul play was involved. Dawson’s case remains open, and his family continues to seek answers.
Last Seen: Apr 25, 1996

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