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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP159383)
In the late summer of 1994, a profound and lasting mystery began for the family of David Lee Lierly. A 35-year-old man with blondish hair and brown eyes, David was last seen in Tallahassee, Florida, on August 16 of that year. At approximately five feet seven inches tall and weighing around 170 pounds, he was a familiar presence to his loved ones. However, that August day marked an unexpected and troubling turning point, as it would be the last time anyone in his family had contact with him. The silence that followed was out of character and initiated years of uncertainty and unanswered questions for those who knew and cared for him.

The circumstances surrounding David's disappearance are shrouded in ambiguity, with the most significant detail being that he abruptly ceased all forms of communication with his family. There were no known signs of trouble or specific events that publicly foreshadowed his vanishing. Information regarding what he was wearing, any personal items he may have had with him, or whether he was using any form of transportation has not been made available to the public. This lack of detail has made it incredibly difficult for a clear timeline or a sequence of events to be established beyond the final date of contact, leaving a void of information that has persisted for decades.

The investigation into David Lierly's disappearance is being handled by the Tallahassee Police Department. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind families to navigate a world filled with unresolved grief and the ache of not knowing. The overview of this case is one of sudden silence and a lingering absence. A 35-year-old man was present in the lives of his family one day and gone the next, with no explanation or trace left behind in the public record. For those affected by his disappearance, the passage of time has not diminished the need for answers or the hope for resolution in the perplexing case of David Lee Lierly.

Last Seen: Aug 16, 1994

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

75%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 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%172 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 89%144 lb vs 170 lb
75%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 35
Race 100%White
Location 61%169 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 95%149 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown

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