The person at the center of this case
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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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What were the circumstances of David's disappearance on January 12, 1987?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the last person to see David Robert Hursell and what were they doing together?
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clue
Lead #3Are there any witnesses or individuals who may have information about David's activities or associations in early 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, his disappearance remains unsolved with limited public information about the circumstances surrounding his vanishing. The case remains open with the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office, and anyone with information about Hursell's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to come forward.
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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 Known Contact
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 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 12, 1987
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5306215655
You can remain anonymous