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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person
Lead #1What were Defazio's activities and associations in Winter Park prior to his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Who were the last people to see Defazio, and what were the circumstances of their final contact?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Defazio disappear without any subsequent contact or communication in over 30 years?
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 since. He disappeared without explanation over three decades ago, leaving behind no clear circumstances or leads. The Orange County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered Defazio or have knowledge of his disappearance.
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Lead #4Were there any vehicles, personal belongings, or other physical evidence discovered related to his disappearance?
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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
The Orange County Sheriff's Office initiated the missing person investigation on May 31, 1989.
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1989
Last Updated:May 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1989
Last Updated:May 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous