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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2226) and 5 other sources
In the autumn of 1991, a young man named David Allen Brown disappeared, leaving behind a void of information and a case that has remained cold for decades. On November 23, 1991, 23-year-old David was last seen in Kentucky. At the time, he was described as a white male with blond hair and blue eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing about 145 pounds. He was known to wear glasses and had a scar on his arm. When he was last seen, he was wearing a light jacket, jeans, and tennis shoes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are clouded by conflicting information, making the efforts to find him all the more challenging for his family and law enforcement.

The details of David's last known whereabouts are unclear, with reports that are inconsistent. One account states that he was last seen at the Christian Community Center near Morehead in Rowan County, Kentucky. However, another report from the Kentucky State Police places him approximately 40 miles away in the vicinity of Kentucky Route 344 in Vanceburg, which is in Lewis County. This discrepancy has created confusion and has been a significant hurdle in the investigation. He has not been seen or heard from since that day in November 1991.

Over the years, the investigation into David's disappearance has yielded very few leads. The Kentucky State Police have kept the case open, but with little information to go on, progress has been minimal. The lack of evidence and confirmed sightings has left his case unsolved, and what happened to David Allen Brown remains a mystery. His family and the authorities continue to hope that someone will come forward with information that could finally provide answers and bring a resolution to this long-standing and sorrowful case.

Last Seen: Nov 23, 1991

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — South Charleston, West Virginia
UP14239 • Found Jul 16, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%95 mi away
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 67%107 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Indianapolis, Indiana
UP117543 • Found Apr 3, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 54%208 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%155–165 lb vs 145 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Lexington, Kentucky
UP13107 • Found Oct 29, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–41 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Somerset, Kentucky - unidentified case UP80
John Doe — Somerset, Kentucky
UP80 • Found Jul 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — Falmouth, Kentucky - unidentified case UP81
John Doe — Falmouth, Kentucky
UP81 • Found Jul 6, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 10%Black vs Blond

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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