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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3141) and 5 other sources
David Edwin Wirthlin, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on March 24, 1991, in Orlando, Florida. Wirthlin worked as a mechanic for Apollo Electric, and his boss reported him missing when he failed to show up for work the next day. Investigators discovered troubling signs at his residence, including a significant amount of blood and evidence that someone had attempted to clean the scene. Additionally, Wirthlin's 1982 Suzuki 1100E motorcycle, bearing the Florida license plate 59140, was missing. Despite these findings, no clear leads have surfaced, and his disappearance is being treated as a possible homicide.

At the time of his disappearance, Wirthlin had a known history of drug use, although it's unclear if this fact is directly related to his case. The investigation has been ongoing for decades, with no conclusive evidence pointing to his whereabouts. His family and authorities continue to seek any information that might help resolve the mystery surrounding his case.

Last Seen: Mar 24, 1991

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Silver Springs, Florida - unidentified case UP6052
John Doe — Silver Springs, Florida
UP6052 • Found Dec 29, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 155 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Apopka, Florida
UP540 • Found Dec 19, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP524
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP524 • Found Mar 4, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 77%188 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP531
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP531 • Found Dec 15, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1120
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida
UP1120 • Found Oct 1, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 98%138 lb vs 155 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Jacksonville, Florida - unidentified case UP1127
John Doe — Jacksonville, Florida
UP1127 • Found Nov 18, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP1165 • Found Mar 5, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 67%139 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 94%135 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Ocala, Florida - unidentified case UP2911
John Doe — Ocala, Florida
UP2911 • Found Dec 30, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 155 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP2299
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP2299 • Found Nov 11, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Ormond Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1021
John Doe — Ormond Beach, Florida
UP1021 • Found Jan 27, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue 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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