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 motorcycle found abandoned in an isolated area 40+ miles from where he was last seen?
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location
Lead #2What was David doing on County Road 201 in Fort Bridger on August 5, 1985?
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timeline
Lead #3How much time elapsed between David's last sighting and the discovery of his motorcycle?
David Vernon Lovely, a 20-year-old male, disappeared on August 5, 1985, after last being seen near County Road 201 in Fort Bridger, Wyoming. His burgundy 1978 Yamaha motorcycle was discovered days 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 recovery. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and anyone with information about David's whereabouts or the events of that day is urged to come forward.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any signs of foul play or accident at the motorcycle recovery site?
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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 Sighting
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 Recovery
His burgundy 1978 Yamaha motorcycle was later located in an isolated area off S. Baxter Road in a small draw off dirt road just east of Sweetwater County Airport in Rock Springs, WY.
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Case Information
Incident:August 5, 1985
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 5, 1985
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7149608811
You can remain anonymous