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John David Gosch

NCIC# M089641270

Missing Since: September 5, 1982

Des Moines, IA

Age Now: 56 Years Old

Male

John's photo is shown age-progressed to 51 years. He was last seen delivering newspapers. He has facial freckles, a gap between his front teeth, a birthmark on his left cheek, and a horseshoe-shaped scar on his tongue.

West Des Moines Police Department (IA) (515) 223-3211

NCMEC: 601763

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