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David Harry Bleaney
Missing Person · Open
51 years waiting · since 1975
Missing Person: David Harry Bleaney
Justice for David Harry Bleaney — the trail went cold in 1975, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What was the nature of the court case David was scheduled to appear for in September 1975, and could it be connected to his disappearance?
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Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw David around Charleston in August or September 1975 that could provide details about his final days?
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Lead #3David always wore formal dress clothing—black pants, white shirt, and dress shoes. Did anyone report seeing a man matching this distinctive appearance after August 1975?
David Harry Bleaney, a 46-year-old man, disappeared in the summer of 1975 from Charleston, West Virginia, and was never seen or heard from again. He failed to appear for a scheduled court date in September 1975, raising questions about whether his disappearance was voluntary or involuntary. Nearly five decades later, his case remains unsolved, and investigators seek any information about his whereabouts or circumstances of his disappearance.
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Lead #4Did David have family, friends, or associates in Charleston who might have information about his disappearance or reasons he might have left?
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NamUs case MP56214. Missing person: David Harry Bleaney.
Last known contact: 1975-08-01 in Charleston, Kanawha, WV. Circumstances: Last seen in or around the summer of 1975, last known address was Scraggs Drive in Charleston, WV.
David was suppose to appear in court 9/1975 and never appeared, not be heard or seen since 1975. Demographics: 46 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 180 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Belt; Clothing: always wore dress clothing and dress shoes black pants and a white shirt; Footwear: dress shoes.
Investigating agency: Charleston Police Department | I19032114 | 2019-03-21.
Timeline of Events
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1975-08-01
Last Known Contact
David Harry Bleaney was last seen in or around Charleston, WV in the summer of 1975 at his residence on Scraggs Drive.
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1975-09-01
Failed Court Appearance
David was scheduled to appear in court in September 1975 but never showed up, and has not been heard from or seen since.
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1975
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1975
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3043486480
You can remain anonymous