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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evidence
Lead #1Distinctive jewelry worn at time of disappearance: gold-colored chain with Italian horn charm and nugget ring on pinkie finger—could aid identification if found.
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witness
Lead #2Anyone who knew Dwayne Defazio or was in Winter Park on May 27, 1989, may hold crucial information about his last movements.
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clue
Lead #3Why has there been no contact from Defazio in over 30 years? Was he a victim of foul play, or did he voluntarily disappear?
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 despite extensive investigation. He was wearing gold-framed glasses and distinctive jewelry including a gold chain with an Italian horn charm and a nugget ring. The Orange County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information about his disappearance and any leads that might explain what happened to him over three decades ago.
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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 opened investigation case MP3129 on May 31, 1989.
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1989
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 1989
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous