Remembering A Life of Service and Kindness 

David Allen Fann wasn’t just a name in a file: he was a real person with a life full of hard work, community spirit, and a big heart. Born in Coval, West Virginia, David grew up close to his family after his father’s early passing, and he carried that sense of responsibility into adulthood. He served in the United States Air Force, where he worked as an inventory management specialist and earned multiple medals for his service. 

“David Fann was an incredibly hard worker”

After the military, he poured himself into construction, building houses and schools, fixing up rundown properties, and turning his hands to a variety of ventures. But more than anything, those who knew him remember a man who loved to help others, loved Christmas and giving to those in need, and loved to read—whether biographies, newspapers, or magazines. His daughter Dana remembers him as a person who would always be learning, even in his later years. As the story notes, he 

“Loved to read anything he could get his hands on, including biographies, newspapers, and magazines.”

The Day That Changed Everything, and the Puzzling Questions That Followed 

“June 22nd, 2016 started out as a normal day of errands for David Fann”

On June 22, 2016, what started as a routine day of errands turned into a heartbreaking tragedy. David left his home in Amigo around 9:00 a.m. wearing a simple outfit, stopped for breakfast at Tudor’s Biscuit World, and was seen at Harbor Freight buying a hedge trimmer. He was later captured on camera leaving Ali’s Bargain Outlet around 12:30 p.m. The last known sighting was at Ali’s before his body and truck turned up at Lake Stevens around 3:30 p.m. He had been stabbed multiple times, and the hedge trimmer, still in the back of his truck, raised questions about what happened next. The scene raised important questions: who did this, and why? Was there a financial motive (his wallet was missing), or did something else drive the crime? 

The Search For Answers: Nine Years Later, Still No Conclusions 

“Nine years later, we are left with so many possibilities but no conclusions so far.” 

Even years after the tragedy, the David Fann case remains stubbornly unsolved. The investigation has run through countless leads, routes, and timelines, but there’s still no definitive answer about what happened on that day. The trail has been complicated by things like the weather that followed, including the catastrophic 2016 Thousand-Year Flood, which washed away potential evidence and shuffled resources. The family, law enforcement, and local communities have kept the memory of David alive while hoping for new information that could bring closure.

What we do know is that the scene raises more questions than answers: Was David targeted, or did a chance encounter turn deadly? Could a hitchhiker have played a role, or was there a financial motive since his wallet was missing? And with his body found off a lakeside path and his truck nearby, investigators have to piece together a route that fits a shifting timeline. The case remains a sobering reminder of how easily a life can be disrupted and how long the wait for justice can feel.

“There is still a reward of $25,000 being offered by Crimestoppers West Virginia for anonymous tips that lead to a conviction.”

How you can help (and what to look for)

• If you saw David’s blue four-door Toyota Tacoma with the license plate 01E 337 on June 22, 2016, or if you recall any unusual activity around Ali’s Bargain Outlet, Harbor Freight, or Lake Stevens that day, contact the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Department.
• There’s a standing reward: Crimestoppers West Virginia is offering $25,000 for anonymous tips that lead to a conviction.
• You can reach the sheriff’s office at 304-255-9300 or Crimestoppers WV at 304-255-7867. Any small detail could be the missing piece.

If you’re drawn to this case, you’ll want to see Creepalachia’s deep-dive for every clue, timeline twist, and personal memory from David Fann’s loved ones. The video unpacks who David was, what happened on that fateful day, and why his family still deserves answers. Stay with us as we continue to push for justice and keep David’s legacy alive. Catch the full video to get the full picture, and share any tips or memories you might have to help bring this case closer to resolution. Rest in peace, David Fann.