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David Carter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Whiteford, Maryland on Dec 14, 2004

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Victim Details

Mar 11, 2009

Jan 12, 2024

David

Carter

57

36

66 inches

68 inches

170 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 14, 2004

Whiteford

Maryland

Harford County

3224

Maryland State Police Barrack D

Bel Air

Maryland

Harford County

21014

Bel Air, Maryland

4108384101

State

Law Enforcement

https://mdsp.maryland.gov/Organization/Pages/FieldOperationsBureau/BarrackDBelAir.aspx

04D028215

Maryland State Police Barrack D

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1723) and 7 other sources
David Edward Carter, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on December 14, 2004, in Whiteford, Maryland. On that day, Carter was observed leaving his place of employment on Taylor Road between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. He was seen getting into a white 1993 Nissan pickup truck with two other men, but he has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a red sweatshirt, an orange t-shirt, blue jeans, white socks, and tan work boots.

Carter had distinguishing features, including a scar shaped like an "H" in the center of his chest and past fractures in his left wrist. He was last known to be living on Aubel Road in Peach Bottom Township, Maryland. Despite efforts to locate him, foul play is suspected, and his case remains unsolved.

The Maryland State Police are actively investigating the case, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.
Last Seen: Dec 14, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 4908DMMD - David Edward Carter - Doe Network
  • David Edward Carter - The Charley Project
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing
  • Remembering David Carter, victim of brutal murder - Facebook
  • WANTED: Justice for David Carter | Crime Junkie Podcast
  • David Carter: A Father Murdered

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
    UP13436 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 99%152 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Millstone Township, New Jersey
    UP1449 • Found Jun 19, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%107 mi away
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 77%132 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP901 • Found May 5, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP14602
    John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
    UP14602 • Found Oct 12, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 50–70 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 65%123 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP4883 • Found Sep 29, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 52%115 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Woodbridge, New Jersey
    UP1497 • Found Jan 17, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%124 mi away
    TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP99882 • Found Jan 28, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 65%123 lb vs 170–180 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fairmont Heights, Maryland
    UP17706 • Found Dec 13, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16496
    John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    UP16496 • Found Feb 11, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Riverdale, Maryland
    UP10223 • Found May 9, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 73%129 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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