The person at the center of this case
Dwayne David Defazio
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Dwayne David Defazio
Justice for Dwayne David Defazio — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What were Dwayne's activities and plans on May 27, 1989, before he disappeared?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the last people to see Dwayne, and what was his demeanor or behavior that day?
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clue
Lead #3Why has there been no contact or communication from Dwayne in over 30 years—does he want to remain missing or is foul play suspected?
Dwayne David Defazio, a 25-year-old white male, was last seen on May 27, 1989, in Winter Park, Florida, and has never been heard from again for over three decades. He disappeared without explanation, leaving behind no trace or communication, making the circumstances of his disappearance entirely unknown. Anyone with information about Dwayne's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office, as this case remains unsolved and his family deserves answers.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any vehicles, financial transactions, or other traces that could indicate where Dwayne went after May 27, 1989?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP3129. Missing person: Dwayne David Defazio.
Last known contact: 1989-05-28 in Winter Park, Orange, FL. Circumstances: Defazio was last seen on May 27, 1989.
Defazio has never been heard from again. Demographics: 25 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: Gold-Colored Wire Rim Glasses; Jewelry: Gold-colored chain with Italian horn charm; nugget ring on unspecified pinkie finger.
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office | 89123820 | 1989-05-31.
Timeline of Events
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1989-05-27
Last Seen
Dwayne David Defazio was last seen on May 27, 1989, in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida.
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1989-05-31
Case Reported
Orange County Sheriff's Office began investigating the missing person case on May 31, 1989.
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous