Davis C Faunce Missing December 3 1946
Davis C. Faunce (72) was last seen by an attendant at the Dartmouth Infirmary on Monday December 2, 1946. On December 3, 1946 at 3AM it was determined that Faunce had gone missing. At the time of his disappearance, Faunce was suffering from a form of Dementia.
The Dartmouth Infirmary, later became known as the Kirby Home For The Aged, was located on the east side of Slocum Road one building south of the Dartmouth High School (current Dartmouth Town Hall)
It was believed Faunce was only dressed in his underclothes and was barefoot. That night the outdoor temperature was 8 degrees, clearly not dressed for the weather conditions was cause for immediate concern.
Dartmouth Police Officers James Brightman and Charles Owen, along with neighbors searched for several days, Faunce was never located. On December 4, 1946 the Rhode Island State Police used bloodhounds in an attempt to locate Faunce. The scent-trail led thru the wooded area to Pauline Street and Brownell Ave in New Bedford, however the scent was lost. Dartmouth Police Chief Brownell stated he had little hope of finding Faunce alive and suspended the search.
On December 6, 1946 a witness came forward reporting seeing an elderly male with a small black bag similar to one owned by Faunce walking on North Hixville Road about two (2) days prior.
Faunce's family at the time theorized he had received transportation to another state. All of this clothing was present in his room at the infirmary, however his drivers license, fishing license and knife were missing.
To this day Faunce nor his remains have ever been located.
Davis C Faunce Missing December 3 1946
Davis C. Faunce (72) was last seen by an attendant at the Dartmouth Infirmary on Monday December 2, 1946. On December 3, 1946 at 3AM it was determined that Faunce had gone missing. At the time of his disappearance, Faunce was suffering from a form of Dementia.
The Dartmouth Infirmary, later became known as the Kirby Home For The Aged, was located on the east side of Slocum Road one building south of the Dartmouth High School (current Dartmouth Town Hall)
It was believed Faunce was only dressed in his underclothes and was barefoot. That night the outdoor temperature was 8 degrees, clearly not dressed for the weather conditions was cause for immediate concern.
Dartmouth Police Officers James Brightman and Charles Owen, along with neighbors searched for several days, Faunce was never located. On December 4, 1946 the Rhode Island State Police used bloodhounds in an attempt to locate Faunce. The scent-trail led thru the wooded area to Pauline Street and Brownell Ave in New Bedford, however the scent was lost. Dartmouth Police Chief Brownell stated he had little hope of finding Faunce alive and suspended the search.
On December 6, 1946 a witness came forward reporting seeing an elderly male with a small black bag similar to one owned by Faunce walking on North Hixville Road about two (2) days prior.
Faunce's family at the time theorized he had received transportation to another state. All of this clothing was present in his room at the infirmary, however his drivers license, fishing license and knife were missing.
To this day Faunce nor his remains have ever been located.
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