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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP101863) and 7 other sources
On December 26, 2021, 47-year-old David Eric Campbell was last seen in New York City's Times Square. His last known activity was a Facebook Live video he broadcasted, featuring his two white pit bulls, Athena and Aspen. Originally from Belmont County, Ohio, specifically the Saint Clairsville and Martins Ferry areas, David was known to live a transient or 'drifter' lifestyle. For much of his adult life, he had been homeless. He frequently used his middle name, Eric.

David was a man who traveled extensively, often frequenting areas such as Nashville, Tennessee, as well as the states of New York, Texas, and Florida. Despite his travels, he would often return to his roots in Belmont County, Ohio. Lacking a vehicle of his own, David's primary modes of transportation were walking and hitchhiking, often catching rides with semi-truck drivers to get to his destinations. Before his last contact, he had mentioned to friends his dislike for the cold northern weather and his intention to possibly head west.

David is described as a white male, standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing between 230 and 300 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. A number of distinctive tattoos serve as identifying marks. These include a tattoo on his neck of the letter 'J' with the word 'Loyalty' above it, a large red and white Koi fish with a red number 7 below it on his leg, and a spider tattooed on his left ankle. The Belmont County Sheriff's Office is investigating his disappearance. This case provides an overview of the circumstances surrounding David's disappearance, from his last known location and lifestyle to his physical description, as authorities and his family continue to seek answers.

Last Seen: Dec 26, 2021

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 48–62 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP102635
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP102635 • Found Apr 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 55–80 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%237 lb vs 230–300 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP119685
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP119685 • Found Jan 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 30–45 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 6'1"
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP101001 • Found Feb 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%81 mi away
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'1"
75%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP134797
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP134797 • Found Feb 15, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

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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