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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26655) and 6 other sources
David James Barlow, a 26-year-old man from Indianapolis, Indiana, was last seen in early July 1995, and he was reported missing on July 7. At the time of his disappearance, Barlow frequented the east side of Indianapolis and did not own a vehicle. He was scheduled to testify in court around the time he went missing, leading to speculation that his disappearance could be related to his upcoming testimony. However, it remains unclear if his case is connected to the legal proceedings.

Barlow was last seen in the 1100 block of North Sterling Street in Indianapolis. At the time, he was wearing blue jeans with a missing right back pocket and black loafers. He also had several distinctive tattoos, including the name "Amber" over his heart, a skull with a bandana smoking a cigarette on his left arm, a spider web on his leg, and an American eagle on his right arm. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and he has not been seen since.

Despite the passage of time, Barlow's case remains unsolved, and investigators are still seeking any information that could help solve the mystery of his disappearance.

Last Seen: Jul 7, 1995

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Martinsville, Indiana - unidentified case UP14700
John Doe — Martinsville, Indiana
UP14700 • Found Sep 13, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129118 • Found Apr 1, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129078 • Found Jun 30, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 57%116 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: heart
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129113
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129113 • Found Sep 3, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 50%218 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129128
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129128 • Found Mar 1, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%159 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129255
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129255 • Found Sep 3, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 15–25 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%166 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Indianapolis, Indiana
UP109696 • Found Jul 7, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Indianapolis, Indiana
UP77011 • Found Jul 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 0%77 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: heart
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%99 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
Weight 96%185 lb vs 165 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3565 • Found Nov 18, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 30–38 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 13%1,154 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: heart, skull

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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