The person at the center of this case
David Emerson Jr.
Missing Person · Open
11 years waiting · since 2015
DAVID EMERSON, JR. - SNYDER, TEXAS
Justice for David Emerson Jr. — the trail went cold in 2015, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why was there a 39-day delay between Emerson's disappearance on January 10 and when he was reported missing on February 18?
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location
Lead #2What credible evidence exists for the unconfirmed sightings in Lubbock, Texas, 85 miles northwest of Snyder?
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clue
Lead #3Emerson's distinctive features—facial scar, tongue ring, and metal implant in right eye/facial area—should make him recognizable; have these been leveraged in public outreach?
David Emerson Jr., a 35-year-old Black male, disappeared from Snyder, Texas on January 10, 2015, and was not reported missing until February 18, 2015—a 39-day gap that raised immediate concerns. He has not contacted his family since his disappearance, which is highly uncharacteristic, and investigators believe he may be a victim of foul play. Unconfirmed tips suggest he may have been seen in Lubbock, Texas, approximately 85 miles away, but these leads remain unverified and the case remains unsolved.
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evidence
Lead #4What investigation has been conducted regarding the circumstances of his disappearance and the belief that he is a victim of foul play?
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Source Narrative
Snyder, Texas January 10, 2015 Emerson was reported missing on February 18, 2015, in Snyder, Texas, indicating he had not been seen since January 10, 2015. Subsequent police investigations have developed unfounded tips that Emerson was possibly seen in Lubbock, Texas, which is approximately 85 miles northwest of Snyder.
It is uncharacteristic of Emerson not to contact his family for this length of time. It is believed that he has been a victim of foul play.
The Snyder Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Emerson or providing details of his disappearance. Remarks: Distinguishing characteristics: Metal implant in head (right eye/facial) Clothing/Belongings: Black pants, solid white shirt, black and white tennis shoes, black head rag
Timeline of Events
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2015-01-10
Last Contact
David Emerson Jr. was last seen in Snyder, Texas on January 10, 2015.
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2015-02-18
Reported Missing
Emerson was reported missing on February 18, 2015, after 39 days without contact with family.
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2020-07-15
ViCAP Alert Released
FBI ViCAP Alert released on July 15, 2020, requesting public assistance in locating Emerson or providing information about his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:January 10, 2015
Last Updated:May 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 10, 2015
Last Updated:May 19, 2026