David Mancini (born July 15, 1970) is an American private investigator best known for conducting the investigation into the 2001 disappearance of the brother-in-law of guitarist Slash of the rock band Guns N' Roses . His investigation was nearly a year in duration and spanned over several states throughout the United States. He has appeared on numerous television shows including the Special "Psychic Hollywood: The Search for Truth" and "That Morning Show" also on He was also referenced in Guns N' Roses drummer Steven Adler's autobiography My Appetite For Destruction: Sex, Drugs, and Guns N' Roses. Additionally, he was discussed on KROQ-FM's nationally syndicated radio show Loveline hosted by Dr. Drew Pinsky (shows dated April 7, 2010 and July 8, 2010) as well as The Howard Stern Show on Sirius XM radio (show dated July 27, 2010). He is frequently called upon to conduct various types of investigations for numerous well known celebrities. In August 2009, he investigated a highly publicized stalker case involving a fan who was stalking both Steven Adler and Slash of Guns N' Roses. The alleged stalker was eventually arrested by police in Oregon after violating a restraining order that was issued against her. He has also provided investigative and/or security consulting to musical artists, actors, professional athletes, and public figures such as Chip Z'Nuff of the rock band Enuff Z'Nuff, Steven Adler's band "Adler's Appetite", guitarist Slash, the Australian rock band Juke Kartel featuring Toby Rand of television show Rock Star: Supernova fame, burlesque performer and model Dita Von Teese, Dr. Drew, musician and actress Courtney Love, actor Lane Garrison, former Green Bay Packers Offensive Guard Ross Verba along with sports and corporate entities such as the Seattle Mariners baseball team, American Apparel clothing company, Technicolor SA and Anheuser-Busch amongst others.
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