The person at the center of this case
David Robert Tait
Missing Person · Open
40 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: David Robert Tait
Justice for David Robert Tait — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What were David's plans or activities on July 4, 1985, and who was he with?
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witness
Lead #2Who was the last person to actually see David in person, and what were the circumstances?
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Lead #3Why has there been no contact or sighting in nearly 40 years—did he leave the area voluntarily?
David Robert Tait, a 25-year-old white male, was last heard from by his family on July 4, 1985, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Nearly four decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether he left voluntarily or met with foul play. Anyone with information about David's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP21055. Missing person: David Robert Tait.
Last known contact: 1985-07-04 in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa, FL. Circumstances: Tait was last heard from by his family in the summer of 1985.
Demographics: 25 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Green.
Investigating agency: Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office | 08-1906 | 2008-02-21.
Timeline of Events
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1985-07-04
Last contact with family
David Robert Tait was last heard from by his family on July 4, 1985, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
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Case Information
Incident:July 4, 1985
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 4, 1985
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8506895655
You can remain anonymous