Danny Nelson Missing Person Case

Oct 08, 2017

Mar 19, 2024

Danny

Nelson

74

35

71 inches

73 inches

175 lbs

220 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the winter of 1986, a 35-year-old man named Danny Nelson vanished, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. On December 30th of that year, he was reportedly dropped off at a bus station in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the intention of traveling to Phoenix. However, it appears he never reached his destination, and from that point on, all communication from him ceased. At the time of his disappearance, Danny was described as a Native American male, standing between 5'11" and 6'1" tall, and weighing between 175 and 220 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes, with a distinctive scar in the shape of a cross near his left eye and other scars on his shoulder. The circumstances surrounding Danny Nelson's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty. While his last known location was the Flagstaff bus station, some reports indicate he was last seen in the Star Mountain area. The case is being handled by the Dilkon District of the Navajo Nation Police Department. The exact details of what transpired after he was left at the bus station remain unknown, as does whether he ever actually boarded a bus to Phoenix. His case is one of many that have left families searching for answers for decades. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding out what happened to Danny Nelson. His case is a poignant reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of missing persons face. With little information to go on, the investigation has remained a difficult one for law enforcement. The overview of this case highlights a man who seemingly vanished without a trace after what should have been a routine bus trip, leaving his loved ones to wonder for years about his fate. The lack of any significant leads or new information has left his case unsolved.

Dec 30, 1986

Flagstaff

Arizona

Coconino County

No

34098

Navajo Nation Police Department - Dilkon District

Winslow

Arizona

Navajo County

86047

Arlinda Chischillie-Nez

Senior Police Officer

HC63 Box 786, Arizona

9286578075

Tribal

Law Enforcement

07-18-018826

Navajo Nation Police Department - Dilkon District

Black

Brown

Brown

07/28/2026