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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2076) and 8 other sources
David Clark Shimel Jr., 29, disappeared from Sandpoint, Idaho, on May 10, 1986. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and few details have emerged over the years. Shimel, who was 5'11" and weighed around 150 pounds, had distinguishing scars, including a four-and-a-half-inch scar on his right cheek, along with others on his left eyebrow, chest, and fingers. He was known to sometimes use aliases, such as Allen D. McDonald or David Clark McDonald Jr.

At the time of his disappearance, Shimel vanished without leaving behind any clear evidence or personal belongings that could help trace his whereabouts. Despite the investigation into his case, authorities have uncovered little information. The Bonner County Sheriff’s Office continues to handle the investigation, but as of now, the case remains unsolved.

The mystery surrounding Shimel's disappearance has left investigators with no definitive leads, and he has not been seen or heard from since that day in 1986.

Last Seen: May 10, 1986