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David Emerson Jr.

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David Emerson Jr.

Case
#224
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Snyder Police Department, Texas
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 #1

Why was there a 39-day delay between Emerson's disappearance and the missing person report? What circumstances led to the delayed reporting?

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location
Lead #2

What evidence supports the unconfirmed sightings in Lubbock, Texas, 85 miles northwest of Snyder? Have these tips been fully investigated?

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clue
Lead #3

Emerson's distinctive physical characteristics—metal implant in head, facial scar, and tongue ring—should make him recognizable; why have no confirmed sightings emerged?

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 northwest, but leads remain unverified and the case remains unsolved.

Case
#224
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Snyder Police Department, Texas

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More leads to consider

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contact
Lead #4

What was Emerson's typical communication pattern with family, and what triggered the realization that his silence was uncharacteristic?

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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 or had last contact on January 10, 2015, in Snyder, Texas.

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2015-02-18

Missing Person Report Filed

Emerson was officially reported missing on February 18, 2015, after 39 days without contact with family.

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Case Information

Incident:January 10, 2015
Last Updated:September 6, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 10, 2015
Last Updated:September 6, 2026