
The person at the center of this case
David Lee Lierly
Justice for David Lee Lierly — the trail went cold in 1994, but the truth hasn't.
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What were David's activities and associations in the days and weeks leading up to August 16, 1994?
Who were the last people to see or speak with David before his disappearance?
Why did David abruptly cease contact with his family—was this voluntary or involuntary?
David Lee Lierly, a 35-year-old white male, disappeared in Tallahassee, Florida on August 16, 1994, after ceasing all contact with his family. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his current whereabouts are unknown. Anyone with information about David's disappearance or his activities in the weeks before August 1994 is urged to contact the Tallahassee Police Department.
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Did David have any known conflicts, debts, or reasons to leave Tallahassee suddenly?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP159383. Missing person: David Lee Lierly.
Last known contact: 1994-08-16 in Tallahassee, Leon, FL. Circumstances: Ceased all contact with family after 08/16/1994.
Demographics: 35 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 170 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Tallahassee Police Department | 2026-00083922 | 2026-05-25.
David Lee Lierly had last known contact with family on August 16, 1994 in Tallahassee, Florida. He subsequently ceased all contact with family members.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.