David Edward Parker, 52, was last seen February 14, 1982, leaving Mesquite, Texas, with a friend en route to Rusk, Texas. During the trip he called another friend to say he was having car trouble; that was the last known contact. The travel companion later said he dropped Parker off and did not know what happened next.

Parker’s car was later located near Mount Pleasant, Texas. The vehicle had been burned and its registration removed, which led investigators to suspect foul play. Authorities believe Parker may have been taken against his will and the Texas Department of Public Safety continues to investigate, but his fate remains unresolved. Parker had a scar over his left eye.

If anyone knew David, his travel companion, or saw a burned vehicle near Mount Pleasant in February 1982, please share what you remember.