NM NM - Fred Wilbur McDowell, 54, Des Moines, June 3, 1987

[victoriarobinson642]

Added to NAMUS:
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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Circumstances of Disappearance - Fred McDowell, a known traveler, was last heard from by his family via letter on June 3, 1987. The postmark on the envelope indicated he was at a motel in Des Moines, New Mexico. He has not been seen or heard from since this letter was received by his family.

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Race / Ethnicity - White / Caucasian
Height - 5' 6" - 5' 9" (66 - 69 Inches)
Weight - 140 - 160 lbs
Hair Color - Brown

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[Nate_Bro]

I wonder what it was that he sold. Maybe medical equipment?

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

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[Laughing]

June 3, 1987 was Wednesday. Married Mr. Laughing in the 6th.

Very low population density in this area. Beautiful, but brutal & unforgiving terrain.

McDowell must have been driving. Apparently no one knows what he was driving? imho the location of that vehicle is important to locating Mr. McDowell.

Perhaps he stayed at The M & M Inn?

Des Moines · New Mexico 88418

New Mexico 88418

www.google.com

I do wonder what company(s) items he sold. Restaurant equipment, lodging supplies, cigarettes for convenience stores?

Not really additional information:

Missing: Fred McDowell | Des Moines, NM | Uncovered

uncovered.com

Was Des Moines on his sales route?

So many questions!

Vehicle
Employer/what he sold
Date of birth -- likely 1932-1934 if he is 54 in 1987.
Place of residence
Family members
Military service -- can anyone identify the branch or rank here?

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