Name: David Barnes Sr.
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: September 7, 1997
Location Last Seen: Manhatten, New York County, New York
Date of Birth: Circa 1928
Age: 70 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, graying
Eye Color: Gray
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Prior to his disappearance he wore his hair in a pony tail. Medium build; medium complexion. Medical: Suspected not to be in his full faculty.
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
David Barnes was last seen in the fall of 1997, in the vicinity of Amsterdam Houses in Manhattan, New York, within the confines of the 20th Precinct.
In 2004 David's grandson, Martin Lewis, was convicted of his murder. It is believed he killed his grandfather in order to steal his money and take over his apartment.
Agency Name: New York City Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Missing Persons Squad
Agency Phone Number: 1-212-694-7781
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: KNMP01700
NamUs Case Number: 9976
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Newsday (New York, NY) - Feb. 10, 2004
Added: 04-22-2007; Last Updated: 04/14/2024 - By: kc
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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