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Desmond Dix Missing Person Case

Last seen in Atlanta, Georgia on Jan 30, 1996

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In the winter of 1996, a distressing event unfolded in Atlanta, Georgia, forever altering the lives of a local family. On an undetermined date, 16-year-old Desmond Santonio Dix was forcibly taken at gunpoint by unknown individuals. This harrowing incident occurred in broad daylight while he was sitting in a car with his brother, who managed to escape the assailants. In the immediate aftermath, Desmond vanished without a trace, leaving his loved ones and authorities with a profound and troubling ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 30, 1996

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    Victim Details

    Oct 02, 2012

    Aug 01, 2024

    Desmond

    Dix

    45

    16

    66 inches

    135 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    Jan 30, 1996

    Atlanta

    Georgia

    Fulton County

    30318

    No

    12420

    Atlanta Police Department

    Atlanta

    Georgia

    Fulton County

    30303

    226 Peachtree Street, SW, Georgia

    4045464235

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.atlantapd.org/about-apd/phone-directory

    960301572

    1996-01-30

    Atlanta Police Department

    Brown

    Brown

    Gray

    05/28/2026


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    Forum Posts (3)

    The case of Desmond Santonio Dix has been haunting me lately, and I'm curious if anyone knows more a... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
    Hi everyone, I�ve been reflecting on the discovery of the skull back in 2009 in the woods near where... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following Desmond Santonio Dix's case, and something that's been on my mind ... ...Read More
    12/16/2023

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