The person at the center of this case
David Vernon Lovely
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: David Vernon Lovely
Justice for David Vernon Lovely — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was his motorcycle found approximately 30 miles away from his last known location in an isolated draw?
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location
Lead #2What was David's intended destination or purpose on County Rd. 201 on August 5, 1985?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw David or his motorcycle between Fort Bridger and the recovery site?
David Vernon Lovely, a 20-year-old male, disappeared on August 5, 1985, near Fort Bridger, Wyoming. His burgundy 1978 Yamaha motorcycle was discovered abandoned in an isolated area off S. Baxter Road near Rock Springs, suggesting he may have encountered trouble far from his last known location. Despite the passage of decades, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unexplained, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him that day.
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clue
Lead #4What condition was the motorcycle in when discovered, and were there any signs of foul play or accident?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP81. Missing person: David Vernon Lovely.
Last known contact: 1985-08-05 in Fort Bridger, Sweetwater, WY. Circumstances: David was last seen in the vicinity of County Rd.
201 in Fort Bridger, WY. His burgundy 1978 Yamaha motorcycle was later located in an isolated area off S.
Baxter Rd. in a small draw off dirt road just east of Sweetwater County Airport in Rock Springs, WY.
Demographics: 20 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 4 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White pullover sweatshirt, brown cotton pants, Army fatigue jacket, red nylon jacket; Footwear: Athletic shoes. Investigating agency: Huntington Beach Police Department | 85-019506.
Timeline of Events
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1985-08-05
David Vernon Lovely Last Seen
David was last seen in the vicinity of County Rd. 201 in Fort Bridger, Wyoming on August 5, 1985.
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1985-08-05
Motorcycle Discovered
His burgundy 1978 Yamaha motorcycle was located in an isolated area off S. Baxter Rd. in a small draw off dirt road just east of Sweetwater County Airport in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
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Case Information
Incident:August 5, 1985
Last Updated:June 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 5, 1985
Last Updated:June 5, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7149608811
You can remain anonymous