Above Images: Dawson, circa 1996
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 25, 1996 from Sterling, New York
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date of Birth: May 21, 1955
Age: 40
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown/Sandy
Eye Color: Blue
Race: White
Gender: Male
Clothing: Blue jeans, blue denim jacket, red hat.
Case Number: 1996-2718
NCIC Number: M-925549909
Fingerprints: Yes
Dentals: Yes
DNA: No
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Details of Disappearance
On April 25, 1996, Dawson's roommate had stayed up talking with Dawson until 11:30 p.m. When the man woke up the following day, Dawson was gone from his home on Route 38 in Sterling and has not been seen since. Dawson's bed did appear to have been slept in, but all of his belongings were left behind.
Dawson was first reported missing to the sheriff's office. He is believed to be deceased because there have been no confirmed sightings or contact with him since the missing person's report was filed. Detectives on the case said Dawson had been diligent about staying in contact with his family prior to the disappearance.
An unconfirmed sighting placed Dawson on the Nichols Road Bridge near Martville at 7:30 a.m. April 26, 1996. He was also reportedly seen on a bridge in Oswego, about 20 miles from his home. Foul play has been rumored, but has never been confirmed by detectives.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Cayuga County Sheriff's Office
Detective W. Steven Smith
(315) 253-1222
(315) 253-4869
Source Information
The Doe Network
The Charley Project
The Citizen
