The person at the center of this case
David Vernon Lovely
Missing Person · Open
40 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 David's burgundy 1978 Yamaha motorcycle found in an isolated draw off a dirt road near Rock Springs, approximately 40 miles from where he was last seen?
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timeline
Lead #2What happened between August 5, 1985, when David was last seen in Fort Bridger and when his motorcycle was discovered in Rock Springs?
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location
Lead #3Were there any witnesses who saw David or his motorcycle traveling between Fort Bridger and the discovery site near Sweetwater County Airport?
David Vernon Lovely, a 20-year-old male, disappeared on August 5, 1985, after being last seen near County Road 201 in Fort Bridger, Wyoming. His burgundy 1978 Yamaha motorcycle was discovered weeks later in an isolated area off S. Baxter Road near Rock Springs, raising questions about what happened between his last sighting and the motorcycle's discovery. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unexplained, and anyone with information about David's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact authorities.
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evidence
Lead #4What condition was the motorcycle in when discovered, and did it show signs of accident, foul play, or abandonment?
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person
Lead #5Did David have any reason to travel to the Rock Springs area, or was the motorcycle location unexpected?
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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
Last Known Contact
David Vernon Lovely was last seen in the vicinity of County Road 201 in Fort Bridger, Wyoming.
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1985-08-05
Disappearance
David disappeared on August 5, 1985, from Fort Bridger area.
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1985-08-05
Motorcycle Discovery
His burgundy 1978 Yamaha motorcycle was later located in an isolated area off S. Baxter Road near 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