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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59926) and 3 other sources
In the winter of 2007, a 46-year-old man named David Carlyle Luzader vanished from Kansas City, Missouri. He was last seen sometime around his birthday, which falls on February 24th. The specific date of his disappearance remains uncertain, as it was reportedly not unusual for David to drop out of sight for periods of time and then return. This pattern led to a delay in his family reporting him as missing, further clouding the timeline of when he was last definitively seen. At the time of his disappearance, David was described as a white male with gray or partially gray hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'7' and weighing between 165 and 185 pounds.

The circumstances surrounding David's disappearance are sparse, leaving his loved ones with few answers. His tendency to be out of contact for stretches of time meant that immediate alarm was not raised when he initially couldn't be reached. However, as time stretched on with no word, concern grew. Unlike previous instances where he would eventually reappear, this time he did not. The lack of concrete details has made the investigation challenging for the Kansas City Police Department.

The official report of his disappearance was not filed until September 9, 2019, many years after he was last seen. This significant passage of time has complicated efforts to gather information and piece together his last known movements. Despite the years that have passed, David's case remains open. The overview of the case reflects a quiet disappearance with few details available to the public. His family's initial understanding of his habits led to a delayed report, and since he was last seen around his birthday in either 2007 or 2008, the exact date he went missing is unknown. His case is a poignant reminder of how a person can fade from view, leaving a void of information and unanswered questions for those left behind.

Last Seen: Feb 28, 2007

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Kearney, Missouri
UP103228 • Found Feb 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 75%5'9"–6'5" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
John Doe — Kansas - unidentified case UP92968
John Doe — Kansas
UP92968 • Found Dec 11, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130–160 lb vs 165–185 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray

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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