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David Lee Tew Jr., a 35-year-old man, vanished from Portsmouth, Virginia, on November 19, 2019. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are scarce, and there is limited information available in his case.

Tew is a white male with red hair and green eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood at 5'7" and weighed approximately 130 pounds. He has a notable scar on his left bicep resulting from a large abscess. He is a ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 19, 2019

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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

David

Lee Tew Jr.

35

35

5'7 inches

130 lbs

White

Male

In the coastal city of Portsmouth, Virginia, a family's life was forever altered with the disappearance of David Lee Tew Jr.. At the age of 35, David was last seen on a Tuesday, November 19, 2019. On that day, he vanished, leaving behind a void filled with unanswered questions and a family grappling with the uncertainty of his whereabouts. Since he was last seen, there has been no contact, no leads, and no closure for those who hold him dear. The days turned into weeks, the weeks into months, and now years have passed without a trace of David. The circumstances surrounding David's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details publicly available. This lack of information has made the search for him incredibly challenging for both his family and law enforcement. The silence in the case has been profound, leaving his loved ones in a state of perpetual limbo, caught between hope and despair. Every passing day without news is a stark reminder of their loss and the painful reality that they are no closer to understanding what happened to him. The emotional toll on his family is immeasurable as they navigate a world where a beloved son, brother, and friend is simply gone. The investigation into David Lee Tew Jr.'s disappearance is an active and open case. Law enforcement agencies continue to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind fragmented lives and a community searching for answers. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a family in anguish and a community with a sense of unresolved loss. The hope remains that one day, information will surface that will finally bring David home or at the very least, provide his family with the peace of knowing what transpired.

Nov 19, 2019

Portsmouth

Virginia

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Police Departmen

757-393-8814

07/07/2026