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David Singleton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Unknown, Louisiana on Sep 8, 2011

Victim Details

Feb 11, 2020

Oct 11, 2022

David

Singleton

62

47

68 inches

170 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Sep 8, 2011

Unknown

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

No

74424

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

70807

8900 Jimmy Wedell Drive,, Louisiana

2253895000

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.ebrso.org/

11-65526

Sep 12, 2011

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office

8470

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP65195) and 3 other sources
In the late summer of 2011, concerns grew for the well-being of 47-year-old David M. Singleton in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. He was last seen on September 8, 2011, though the specific location of this last sighting remains unknown. After that day, communication from him ceased, and no one has reported seeing or hearing from him since. The circumstances surrounding the day he vanished are sparse, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a profound sense of uncertainty. At the time of his disappearance, David was described as a Black male, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing feature is the presence of tattoos on both of his hands.

The days turned into weeks, and with no word from David, the official search began. The East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into his disappearance, but the case yielded few clues. The lack of concrete information about his last known whereabouts or any potential reasons for his disappearance has made the investigation exceptionally challenging. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, a lingering source of pain for those who know and miss him. The details available to the public are limited, painting an incomplete picture of the man and the life he led before he went missing.

The investigation into David Singleton's disappearance is ongoing, handled by the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind a void in the lives of their families and communities. The absence of new leads has not deterred the hope that one day, answers will emerge, providing closure and peace. The overview of this case is one of sudden silence, a man who one day was a part of the world and the next, was gone, with very few details to explain why.
Last Seen: Sep 8, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • David M. Singleton - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP65195
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Baton Rouge, Louisiana - unidentified case UP91749
    John Doe — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
    UP91749 • Found Jan 19, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    Hair 40%Bald vs Black

    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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    I’ve been following David Singleton’s case for a while now, and one thing that puzzles me is the... ...Read More
    09/06/2024
    Has anyone looked into Singleton's last known activities before he disappeared? I can't help but... ...Read More
    10/22/2023

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