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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55487) and 4 other sources
On a summer day in 1978, a family's life was forever changed. Forty-five-year-old Ralph Anthony Daniels was last seen on August 16, 1978, in Niagara Falls, New York. The report of his disappearance was made by his mother, who informed the Niagara Falls Police Department that she had last seen her son on that day. At the time he went missing, Ralph was a white male, standing at 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds. He had brown hair and greenish-blue eyes. The clothing he was last seen wearing consisted of a dark-colored gray and navy checkered shirt, orange pants, dark brown shoes, and a dark brown jacket.

Two days after he was last seen, his mother officially reported him missing to the Niagara Falls Police Department, who opened an investigation into his disappearance. Despite their efforts, the case yielded no significant leads or information regarding his whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and for decades, his case has grown cold, leaving his family with unanswered questions.

Over the years, Ralph's case has been featured on various missing persons websites, keeping his memory alive in the hope that someone might come forward with information. The Niagara Falls Police Department still holds an open case for him, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers, and the case of Ralph Anthony Daniels serves as a somber reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of the missing endure.

Last Seen: Aug 16, 1978

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Youngstown, New York
UP13041 • Found Apr 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Town of Porter, New York
UP13038 • Found Sep 8, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio - unidentified case UP15812
John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
UP15812 • Found Jul 26, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%176 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Lewiston, New York
UP66216 • Found Jul 9, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 36%5'6" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP11848
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11848 • Found Aug 24, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 54%210 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 81%179 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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