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David Robert Hursell
Missing Person · Open
39 years waiting · since 1987
Missing Person: David Robert Hursell
Justice for David Robert Hursell — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were David's circumstances and activities on the day he disappeared?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the last people to see or speak with David before his disappearance?
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Lead #3Are there any records of David's movements, associates, or plans for that period in January 1987?
David Robert Hursell, a 24-year-old white male, was last seen on January 12, 1987, in El Dorado County, California. Nearly four decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or conclusive evidence about what happened to him. The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered David or have details about his disappearance.
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NamUs case MP23007. Missing person: David Robert Hursell.
Last known contact: 1987-01-12 in El Dorado County, El Dorado, CA. Circumstances: Last seen in El Dorado County, California on January 12, 1987.
Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: El Dorado County Sheriff's Office | P873512.
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1987-01-12
Last Seen
David Robert Hursell was last seen in El Dorado County, California on January 12, 1987.
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1987
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1987
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5306215655
You can remain anonymous