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 was Defazio's routine and social connections in Winter Park in May 1989?
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clue
Lead #2Defazio wore distinctive jewelry including a gold-colored chain with Italian horn charm and a nugget ring—has anyone seen these items?
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Lead #3Why was there a four-day gap between his last sighting (May 27) and when the case was reported (May 31)?
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 few leads in what remains an active cold case. Anyone with information about Defazio's whereabouts or circumstances surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4Who was the last person to see Defazio and what were the exact circumstances of that encounter?
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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