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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP135065) and 2 other sources
In early June of 2024, a 59-year-old man named David Samson Jama vanished from Phoenix, Arizona, leaving behind a profound silence and a mystery for those who know him. On June 2nd, David was spending time at a friend's house in the sprawling cityscape of Phoenix. During their conversation, he mentioned the possibility of a trip, a desire to perhaps get away to the blue waters of Lake Havasu or the riverside community of Parker, Arizona. At the time, it may have seemed like a casual comment, the kind of plan that gets made and unmade without a second thought. Standing at five feet eleven inches and weighing around 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, David was a tangible presence who, after that day, was suddenly gone.

The hours turned into days, and the lack of communication from David grew from a minor curiosity into a serious concern. His friend was the last known person to have seen him, and the potential destinations he mentioned were the only clues left behind. Both Lake Havasu and Parker are popular getaways, places people go to enjoy the sun and water, a stark contrast to the growing worry surrounding David's absence. The possibilities are endless and unsettling; whether he made it to either location, or if something happened along the way, remains completely unknown. No one has reported seeing him or hearing from him since he walked away from his friend's home.

The silence since that day has been absolute. The Phoenix Police Department is investigating his disappearance, but with so little information to go on, the case is fraught with uncertainty. David Samson Jama was last seen intending to possibly travel, and then he was gone. There have been no confirmed sightings, no financial transactions, and no contact with family or friends. The case remains an open question, a painful void for those awaiting news. It is an overview of a life interrupted, a story paused on a summer day in Phoenix with no clear indication of where the next chapter might lead or when it will be written.

Last Seen: Jun 2, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona - unidentified case UP142022
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona
UP142022 • Found Feb 12, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 58–59
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 82%120–150 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

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