David Howell
Sex
Male
Age
16
Race
White / Caucasian
Height
5′ 10″
Weight
50 lbs
Last Seen
Jan 22, 2026
Location
Bartow, Florida
Media
No media attached to this case.
(10 ranked)
#158855
UP158855
📍 ~1,118 mi
⏱ 90 days elapsed
✓
Age ranges overlap
Condition: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
#156395
UP156395
📍 ~1,178 mi
⏱ 10 days elapsed
#157697
UP157697
📍 ~992 mi
⏱ 68 days elapsed
Eye color matches
Condition: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
#157043
UP157043
📍 ~922 mi
⏱ 63 days elapsed
Heights within 2 in (diff: 1 in)
Condition: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
#156251
UP156251
📍 ~2,356 mi
⏱ 21 days elapsed
Heights within 2 in (diff: 2 in)
#158425
"Dan" "Wrath"
📍 ~1,556 mi
⏱ 100 days elapsed
Hair color matches
#156571
UP156571
📍 ~2,122 mi
⏱ 30 days elapsed
Condition: Not recognizable - Charred/burned
#156389
UP156389
📍 ~1,867 mi
⏱ 27 days elapsed
Weak signal — significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.
This comparison is supported by comprehensive data on both cases, including location, demographics, and dates.
Geographic Analysis
Significant distance
Cases are approximately 1,867 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.
Timeline Analysis
Timeline is consistent
Remains were discovered 27 days after the disappearance. Partial remains indicate an extended post-mortem interval. The timeline is plausible.
Physical Analysis
Physical descriptors largely inconsistent
Only 0 of 3 comparable attributes align. Significant physical differences were noted. Inconsistent: age, hair color, eye color.
Geographic Map View
Missing Person
Unidentified Remains
Gila Bend, Arizona
Feb 18, 2026
Notable Concerns
Base Case
Physical Description
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Clothing
Gray sweatpants, black shirt, and camo hoodie, Black crocs
Timeline
Reported
Jan 23, 2026
Locations
Narrative
Last seen wearing black crocs, gray sweatpants, black shirt, and camo hoodie
Matched Case
Multiple
25–60
—
Unknown
Condition
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Date Found
Found
Skeletal remains (cranium only) found in the desert area of Gila Bend, Arizona, which is a known migrant crossing area.
Analysis Breakdown
Physical Characteristics
⚠
Height difference noted
Base case: 5′ 10″
Age Range
Age ranges do not overlap
Base case: 16
·
Match: 25–60
Identity
Race/ethnicity differs
Base case: White / Caucasian
Match: Multiple
Weight difference noted
Base case: 50 lbs
Hair color differs
Base case: Brown
Match: Unknown
Eye color differs
Geographic & Timeline Analysis
Geography or timeline is inconsistent
Base case: 1,867 mi
Match: 27 days
#158577
UP158577
📍 ~1,882 mi
⏱ 96 days elapsed
#156405
UP156405