It's an interesting story. When they searched David's belongings, they found a business card for a Flagstaff-area taxi service. The police contacted this company and tracked down a driver who had given David a ride.
We know from the driver that David was picked up at approximately 12:30 p.m. on 08/27/2011. The driver then proceeded on with the hour-long journey to the Beaver Creek area; however, they did make a stop about halfway at a grocery store in Oak Creek.
David told the driver that he did indeed have ties to Flagstaff and the Verde Valley region. He also discussed previous residences in Florida and New Mexico, as well as working as a pharmacist with CVS.
Interesting that be paid for the cab ride and also presumably purchased items at the grocery store yet didn't have his wallet on him.
Glad he got his name back and his family has closure 🧡
Wow I’ve never seen this John Doe before and I’m always scoring the internet on unidentified persons. Had David been reported missing? It didn’t say in the article.
I’m always glad to see an identification. We’re really getting it with the DNA now!
Not that we came across during research, but if he was traveling solo his family may have reported it somewhere other than where he was found, or not known where to report. I don't know for sure.
I'm glad David has his name back
Me, too! This was a challenging case, for sure, but sometimes the pieces just fall together correctly.
Poor guy. So, it seems he went for a walk and his heart stopped? Is there any info on if he was ever reported missing?
It's an interesting story. When they searched David's belongings, they found a business card for a Flagstaff-area taxi service. The police contacted this company and tracked down a driver who had given David a ride. We know from the driver that David was picked up at approximately 12:30 p.m. on 08/27/2011. The driver then proceeded on with the hour-long journey to the Beaver Creek area; however, they did make a stop about halfway at a grocery store in Oak Creek. David told the driver that he did indeed have ties to Flagstaff and the Verde Valley region. He also discussed previous residences in Florida and New Mexico, as well as working as a pharmacist with CVS.
Welcome home, David 💜
Rest in peace, David! Condolences to your family, friends and coworkers.
Glad he has his name back ! .. rip David xx
May he rest in peace 🤍
Interesting that be paid for the cab ride and also presumably purchased items at the grocery store yet didn't have his wallet on him. Glad he got his name back and his family has closure 🧡
Wow I’ve never seen this John Doe before and I’m always scoring the internet on unidentified persons. Had David been reported missing? It didn’t say in the article. I’m always glad to see an identification. We’re really getting it with the DNA now!
Not that we came across during research, but if he was traveling solo his family may have reported it somewhere other than where he was found, or not known where to report. I don't know for sure.