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Douglas Presnell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Asheville, North Carolina on Dec 02, 1989

Victim Details

Nov 12, 2014

Dec 18, 2023

Douglas

Presnell

71

35

70 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 02, 1989

Asheville

North Carolina

Buncombe County

28806

15986

Asheville Police Department

Asheville

North Carolina

Buncombe County

28801

Kevin Taylor

100 Court Plaza, North Carolina

8282521110

Local

Law Enforcement

89-12-11101

1989-12-26

Asheville Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/25/2026


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On a cold December day in 1989, a family's life was unalterably changed. In the city of Asheville, North Carolina, 35-year-old Douglas Hugh Presnell was spending the day with his mother. Their Saturday outing on December 2nd concluded with her dropping him off at the local K-Mart. It was understood that he would call her later for a ride home. Douglas, a man with brown hair and hazel eyes, was wearing blue jeans, a blue jacket, and black loafers at the time. Tragically, that phone call neve ...
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Last Seen: Dec 02, 1989

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP26748
  • RG 21 - U.S. District Courts, Civil Case Files - Asheville, North ...
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    Has anyone else read about the security footage situation at the K-Mart where Douglas was last seen?... ...Read More
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