Summary based on the NamUs case record (can2020008388) and
1 other sourceIn the winter of 1982, the life of a young boy from Toronto, Ontario, took a turn that would leave his family searching for answers for decades to come. Seven-year-old David Krish Edwin Templar was last seen on December 10, 1982. On that day, his father picked him up for a scheduled visitation. David was supposed to be returned to his mother two days later, on December 12, but he never arrived.
At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a slender boy of East Indian descent with a dark complexion, short, straight brown hair, and brown eyes. He had a birthmark on his left buttock. When last seen, he was wearing a khaki-colored parka with white fur trim on the hood, blue corduroy pants, and North Star running shoes.
The failure of David's father to return him as planned immediately raised alarms, leading to the conclusion that this was likely a case of parental abduction. The Toronto Police Service's Missing Persons Unit opened an investigation into David's disappearance. A prevailing theory throughout the investigation has been that David's father may have taken him to India. This possibility has been a central focus for investigators over the years, but a lack of concrete leads or evidence has made it difficult to confirm his whereabouts. The passage of time has only compounded the difficulty of the search, turning David's case into a long-standing and painful mystery for his loved ones.
The disappearance of David Krish Edwin Templar is a heart-wrenching story of a family torn apart by parental abduction. A planned visit between a father and son turned into a prolonged separation that has spanned years and continents. Despite the decades that have passed, his case officially remains open, a testament to the enduring hope of finding answers. The investigation, led by the Toronto Police Service, has been shaped by the belief that David may have been taken to India, though this has never been definitively proven. The case serves as a somber reminder of the lasting impact of such events, leaving a family with unanswered questions and an ache that has persisted for generations.Last Seen: Dec 10, 1982
