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David Carter

Case from Melvindale, MI dated Oct 01, 2018

Victim Details

David Carter

March 12, 2024

Male

Black / African American

Melvindale

MI

2018-10-01

2018-09-29

2018-09-29

1979-07-16

David had a tattoo of a pit bull on his upper left leg.

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$0.00

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David Carter

David

Carter

Victim

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/19/2026


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A loving father's remains are found along a highway 100 miles from his home
In September 2018, the life of 39-year-old David Carter, a devoted father from Melvindale, Michigan, came to a tragic and gruesome end. Carter, who worked at the Magna Seating Plant and volunteered with the Melvindale Junior Football League, was a beloved figure in his community, known for his dedication to his son, DJ. His sudden disappearance raised immediate concern among his family and friends when he failed to show up for work for three consecutive days.

The grim reality of his fate ...
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