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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19022) and 2 other sources
A sense of quiet uncertainty surrounds the disappearance of David Joseph Klink, a 33-year-old man who vanished from Chino Valley, Arizona, on November 25, 1993. Known to some as 'Big Dave,' Klink was a Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing between 5'10' and 6'0' tall and weighing approximately 210 to 230 pounds. His last known contact was on Thanksgiving Day of that year, a detail that adds a layer of poignancy to the decades-long mystery of his whereabouts. The case is being handled by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.

Details regarding the specific circumstances leading up to Klink's disappearance are not widely available in public records. Official databases, such as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System offer no specific narrative about what might have happened to him, leaving a void where a story of a life should be. The lack of public information extends to any potential persons of interest or theories that investigators may have pursued over the years. This absence of information leaves family, friends, and the community with unanswered questions.

The passage of time has not brought clarity to David Klink's case, which remains an active and unresolved missing person investigation. He was associated with two vehicles: a white and green 1972 Ford LTD with Arizona license plate HPR666 and a 1978 Plymouth sedan. Over the years, law enforcement has maintained his case file, with DNA samples from his mother, brother, and sister available in national databases for comparison should any unidentified remains be found. The case of David Klink is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind a legacy of questions and a quiet hope for resolution that persists despite the passing decades.

Last Seen: Nov 25, 1993

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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 — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1956
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1956 • Found Feb 13, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Laughlin, Nevada
UP281 • Found Dec 5, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33
Race 100%White
Location 70%126 mi away
TimingFound 10 days after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 84%170 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP2028
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP2028 • Found Nov 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%196 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Near Quartzsite, Arizona - unidentified case UP16848
John Doe — Near Quartzsite, Arizona
UP16848 • Found Jun 27, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 34–48 vs 33
Race 100%White
Location 69%129 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 52%141 lb vs 210–230 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Williams, Arizona - unidentified case UP9961
John Doe — Williams, Arizona
UP9961 • Found Feb 16, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Boulder City, Nevada
UP269 • Found Jul 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%161 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 51%140 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Flagstaff, Arizona - unidentified case UP77542
John Doe — Flagstaff, Arizona
UP77542 • Found Jan 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP13861
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
UP13861 • Found Apr 28, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
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 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 75%160 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona - unidentified case UP12668
John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona
UP12668 • Found Oct 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 64%150 lb vs 210–230 lb
Hair 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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