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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20200) and 7 other sources
Derrick Wayne Daniels, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on January 4, 2012, in the Mission Bend area of Houston, Texas. On that day, a friend who lived with Daniels saw him leave his residence located in the 15000 block of Lynford Crest. He drove off in his silver 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe, but he never returned, and his vehicle was later found abandoned. Since then, no trace of Derrick has been found, and his case remains unsolved.

Derrick is described as an African-American male, approximately 5'10" to 5'11" tall, weighing between 200 to 220 pounds, with distinguishing scars on his chin and along his hairline. Despite extensive searches and investigations, his disappearance remains a cold case, with authorities from the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office recently reopening the case in hopes of finding new leads.

Law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information about Derrick's disappearance to contact the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers.

Last Seen: Jan 4, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP14227 • Found Jul 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP11022
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP11022 • Found Feb 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 52%280 lb vs 200–215 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP13490
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP13490 • Found Dec 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–90 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 46%130 lb vs 200–215 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'9"–5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP12288
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP12288 • Found Jan 21, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"–5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP111254 • Found Oct 25, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"

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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