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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19249) and 4 other sources
In the winter of 1994, a man named David Allan Verburgt vanished from the sprawling urban landscape of Phoenix, Arizona. On February 8th of that year, the 37-year-old was last known to be in the area, and then, without a trace or a word to anyone, he was gone. Since that day, his family and friends have not seen or heard from him. At the time of his disappearance, David was a slender man, standing between five feet seven and five feet nine inches tall and weighing around 120 to 130 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes and wore a mustache. His physical appearance included a couple of distinct features: a scar on his right palm and a nose that had been broken at some point in his life.

The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into years, with no sign of David or any information about his whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public or investigators. His case was officially reported to the Phoenix Police Department on December 1, 1994, nearly ten months after he was last seen. This passage of time often complicates the initial stages of a missing person investigation, as memories fade and potential evidence can be lost. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the trail went cold, leaving a void of unanswered questions for his loved ones.

Decades have now passed since David Verburgt was last seen. The case remains open, a lingering and painful uncertainty for those who knew him. He is cataloged in national databases for missing persons, with his DNA profile available for comparison in the event that unidentified remains are discovered. The investigation, now a cold case, is in the hands of the Phoenix Police Department. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence. A man in his late thirties went about his day in a major American city and simply disappeared, leaving behind only a sparse description and the enduring question of what could have happened on that February day.

Last Seen: Feb 8, 1994

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1971
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1971 • Found Apr 7, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 72%160 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Mesa, Arizona - unidentified case UP1947
John Doe — Mesa, Arizona
UP1947 • Found Aug 23, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1949
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1949 • Found Aug 4, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP1933
John Doe — Arizona
UP1933 • Found Jul 30, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP1930 • Found Sep 11, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 39%175 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 80%155 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP1977
John Doe — Arizona
UP1977 • Found Nov 10, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%123 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP6601
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP6601 • Found Nov 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 120–130 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2036
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP2036 • Found Jul 26, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona - unidentified case UP478
John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona
UP478 • Found Sep 28, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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