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David Galvan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Manor, Texas on Dec 10, 1989

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Victim Details

May 7, 2015

Nov 30, 2022

David

Galvan

52

16

67 inches

110 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 10, 1989

Manor

Texas

Travis County

Unknown

16646

Travis County Sheriff's Office

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78751

Javier Hernandez

Detective

5555 Airport Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78751, Texas

5129740845

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.tcsheriff.org/

89-48906

Travis County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28573) and 6 other sources
David Joseph Galvan, a 16-year-old from Manor, Texas, went missing on December 10, 1989. At the time of his disappearance, he was last seen wearing a turquoise t-shirt with a horse on the front, a blue flannel checkered jacket, blue jeans, and brown boots. David had a distinct scar under his right eye and a pierced left earlobe with a gold stud earring. He was known to frequent the East Austin area.

David had been struggling emotionally, as his father had passed away in 1984, leading to feelings of depression, though his family indicated he was not suicidal. Despite this, investigators initially considered the possibility that David may have left on his own accord. His family, however, has not heard from him since, and his case remains unsolved. Over the years, age-progression images have been created to show what David might look like as an adult.

The Travis County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the case, urging anyone with information to come forward. David’s family still hopes for answers about his disappearance after more than three decades.
Last Seen: Dec 10, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • David Joseph Galvan - The Charley Project
  • The DoeNetwork - #missing David Galvan was last seen on...
  • 119DMTX - David Joseph Galvan - Doe Network
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP10139 • Found Jul 9, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%109 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Manor, Texas - unidentified case UP7086
    John Doe — Manor, Texas
    UP7086 • Found Feb 1, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 78%133 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP738
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP738 • Found Feb 10, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%130 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 48%146 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP3916
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP3916 • Found May 27, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–21 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%137 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 61%141 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP99063 • Found Dec 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 75%135 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP10150 • Found Aug 24, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%121 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Austin, Texas - unidentified case UP9018
    John Doe — Austin, Texas
    UP9018 • Found Jul 30, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 40–65 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 25%155 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3519 • Found Mar 15, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%140 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 84%130 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP13629 • Found Jan 18, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP162311
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP162311 • Found Aug 26, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%141 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 37 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%125 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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