The person at the center of this case
David Eric Campbell
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: David Eric Campbell
Justice for David Eric Campbell — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1David frequently hitchhiked with semi-truck drivers—did any drivers encounter him after December 26, 2021?
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evidence
Lead #2The Facebook Live video from Times Square may contain additional details about his stated travel plans or companions.
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location
Lead #3Given his stated dislike of cold weather and intention to travel west, was he spotted in Texas, Florida, or other warmer destinations?
David Eric Campbell, a 47-year-old transient, was last seen on Facebook Live in Times Square, New York City on December 26, 2021, with his two pit bulls, Athena and Aspen. He had expressed a desire to travel west to escape cold weather and was known to hitchhike across multiple states including Tennessee, Texas, and Florida. Despite his connections to Ohio and various regions, no confirmed sightings have emerged since his last contact, leaving his current whereabouts and circumstances unknown.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4His distinctive tattoos (neck 'J' with 'Loyalty', leg koi fish with red 7, ankle spider) could aid identification if he encountered others during travels.
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contact
Lead #5What was the last direct communication with friends or family, and did anyone provide information about his intended route or destinations?
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NamUs case MP101863. Missing person: David Eric Campbell.
Last known contact: 2021-12-26 in New York, New York, NY. Circumstances: David Eric Campbell was last seen in New York City, NY (Times Square) on a 'Facebook Live' with his two white pit bulls, Athena and Aspen.
David is what many would describe as a transient and lived the 'Drifter' lifestyle and was homeless for a large portion of his adult life. David would mostly use his middle name "Eric".
David has been known to frequent the areas of; Nashville, Tennessee (Possibly 'Hippie Hill'), New York, NY, Texas and Florida. David is from Belmont County (Saint Clairsville/ Martins Ferry) Ohio and would frequently return home after living in the aforementioned states.
David did not own a vehicle and would frequently walk and hitch hike with semi-truck drivers to travel to certain destinations. Prior to last contact with his friends, David stated that he did not like the cold weather of the North and would likely be travelling west.
David has multiple tattoos on his arms neck and arms. These included but are not limited to a "J" with the word "Loyalty" above it tattooed on his neck.
A large red and white Coy fish with a red 7 tattooed below it on his leg and a spider tattooed and his left ankle. Demographics: 47 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 230 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Belmont County Sheriff's Office | 23-0001826-7 | 2023-03-25.
Timeline of Events
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2021-12-26
Last Known Contact
David Eric Campbell was last seen on Facebook Live in Times Square, New York City with his two white pit bulls, Athena and Aspen. He expressed intention to travel west to escape cold weather.
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2021
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2021
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7406957933
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