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David Edwin Wirthlin

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David Edwin Wirthlin

Case
#4657
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 21, 2026
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person ยท Open
35 years waiting ยท since 1991

Missing Person: David Edwin Wirthlin

Justice for David Edwin Wirthlin โ€” the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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Lead #1

What were the specific circumstances surrounding David's disappearance on March 24, 1991?

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Lead #2

Who was the last person to see David Wirthlin alive in Winter Park?

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Lead #3

What evidence led investigators to classify this as a possible homicide rather than a voluntary disappearance?

David Edwin Wirthlin, a 30-year-old white male, disappeared on March 24, 1991, in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida. His case is being investigated as a possible homicide, though the exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. Anyone with information about David's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Case
#4657
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 21, 2026
Orange County Sheriff's Office

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Lead #4

What happened in the 13-day gap between his disappearance (March 24) and the investigation initiation (April 6)?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP3141. Missing person: David Edwin Wirthlin.

Last known contact: 1991-03-24 in Winter Park, Orange, FL. Circumstances: David Wirthlin was last seen alive in Orange County on 3/24/1991.

His disappearance is being investigated as a possible homicide. Demographics: 30 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 155 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office | 91074879 | 1991-04-06.

Timeline of Events

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1991-03-24

Last Known Contact

David Edwin Wirthlin was last seen alive in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida on March 24, 1991.

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1991-04-06

Investigation Initiated

Orange County Sheriff's Office began investigating the disappearance as a possible homicide.

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Case Information

Incident:March 24, 1991
Last Updated:September 28, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 24, 1991
Last Updated:September 28, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous