David Cain Missing Person Case

Apr 25, 2021

Apr 28, 2021

David

Cain

36

31

72 inches

140 lbs

Black / African American

Other

On Easter Sunday, April 5, 2021, a 31-year-old transgender woman named David "Cain Nation" Cain, was looking forward to spending the evening with her family in Detroit, Michigan. At approximately 4:00 PM, she was seen at a local gas station. She spoke with her cousin, making plans to meet at a family member's home within the hour for Easter dinner. However, Cain never made it to the gathering. She was last seen wearing a black, two-piece, ankle-length skirt suit with black combat boots. Her long black hair was styled up in a ponytail. She was driving her black 2016 Nissan Rogue. Her sudden and uncharacteristic disappearance left her loved ones deeply concerned, prompting a report to the Detroit Police Department and initiating a period of desperate searching. The days following Cain's disappearance were filled with anxiety and a growing sense of urgency for her family and friends. Information about her last known movements was scarce, centering on that final stop at the gas station and the unfulfilled promise of arriving for a holiday meal. As a transgender woman, concerns for her safety were particularly heightened, adding a layer of complexity and fear to the situation. The community shared her story, hoping for any information that might lead to her whereabouts. The lack of communication from Cain was entirely out of character, deepening the mystery and the distress for those who knew and cared for her. Ultimately, this painful chapter came to a close, as David Cain has since been found alive, and her case is no longer considered an active missing person investigation. While the news of her safe recovery brought immense relief, the specific details surrounding the circumstances of her disappearance and her return remain private. The exact date she was located is not publicly known. The case of David Cain began with a holiday appointment that was never kept, leading to a period of intense worry and uncertainty for her loved ones. The resolution, while lacking a detailed public explanation, provided a positive outcome to a story that began with such troubling and unanswered questions.

Apr 05, 2021

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

Detroit

No

104161

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

210405-0341

2021-04-05

Detroit Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/12/2026