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 #1Why did David choose to travel west in late December, and did he successfully leave New York City?
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vehicle
Lead #2How did David travel without owning a vehicle? Did he hitchhike with semi-truck drivers as was his habit?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw David and his two distinctive white pit bulls after the Facebook Live broadcast?
David Eric Campbell, a 47-year-old transient known for his drifter lifestyle, was last seen on Facebook Live in Times Square, New York City on December 26, 2021, with his two pit bulls. He had expressed dislike for cold weather and stated he planned to travel west, but has not been heard from since. His disappearance remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have encountered him or his distinctive dogs during his travels.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4David's distinctive tattoos (neck 'J' with 'Loyalty', leg koi fish with red 7, ankle spider) could help identify him—has anyone matching this description been reported?
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location
Lead #5Did David reach his intended western destinations, or was he intercepted somewhere along his travel route?
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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 Contact
David Eric Campbell last seen on Facebook Live in Times Square, New York City with his two white pit bulls, Athena and Aspen. He expressed intent to travel west due to dislike of cold weather.
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 26, 2021
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7406957933
You can remain anonymous