Donald Davis Missing Person Case

On November 3, 2011, a 64-year-old man named Donald J. Davis was last seen in Pemiscot County, Missouri. That afternoon, at approximately 4:00 p.m., witnesses reported seeing him jump from a bridge spanning the Mississippi River, near the border between Missouri and Tennessee. His car was discovered abandoned on the bridge with the engine still running and the radio on, a haunting final scene to his last known moments. Donald was a white male with gray hair and green eyes, standing at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 190 pounds.

The circumstances of Donald's disappearance prompted an immediate and thorough search of the powerful river. Law enforcement, including the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office, was involved in the extensive efforts to locate him. Despite their dedication, the search of the Mississippi River yielded no trace of Donald. The currents and depths of the river presented immense challenges, and ultimately, the search was unsuccessful in recovering him. His remains have never been found.

The investigation into Donald's disappearance remains open, though he is presumed to have drowned in the river that day. The official classification of his case is that of a lost or injured missing person. The Pemiscot County Sheriff's Department continues to hold the case file, and information has been shared through national resources for missing persons in the hope that new information might one day surface. The prevailing belief is that he tragically entered the water, and his body was carried away by the river's strong currents, leaving his exact fate a painful uncertainty for those who knew him.
Last Seen: Nov 3, 2011

Missing Person / NamUs #MP15077 - Office of Justice Programs

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Donald J. Davis Missing Person Flyer | Pemiscot County, Missouri