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Danny Riley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Marshall, Texas on Aug 30, 1992

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Victim Details

Dec 31, 2010

Aug 28, 2023

Danny

Riley

78

44

69 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 30, 1992

Marshall

Texas

Harrison County

21312

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

Austin

Texas

Travis County

78773

PO Box 4087, Texas

8003463243

State

Law Enforcement

https://www.dps.texas.gov/mpch

M9903010

Marshall Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9077) and 7 other sources
Danny Joe Riley, a 44-year-old man, was last seen on August 30, 1992, in Marshall, Texas. He was reportedly traveling with an acquaintance named Max Thomas, and authorities believe they may have been heading to Houston. Riley has not been seen since, and his disappearance was not reported until seven years later, in 1999. This delay has complicated efforts to uncover what happened to him, and foul play is suspected in his case.

Riley is described as being 5'9", with brown hair and brown eyes. He has several distinguishing marks, including multiple scars on his face, a burn scar from his right elbow to his hand, and tattoos on both arms—an eagle with "USA" on his right bicep and a black panther head on his left. Despite the passage of time, investigators are still pursuing leads, and his case remains open.

Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities as they continue to seek answers for Riley's family.
Last Seen: Aug 30, 1992

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Danny Joe Riley - The Charley Project
  • Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin - mpDetails
  • 421DMTX - Danny Joe Riley - Doe Network
  • Texas DPS Missing Persons Bulletin - mpPoster
  • Marshall Police Department:What happened to Danny Riley?
  • VANISHED: Danny Joe Riley - KETK.com
  • I'll be damned if this isn't a match to a missing person - Reddit

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Longview, Texas
    UP1797 • Found Mar 7, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3520 • Found Jan 10, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP2785
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP2785 • Found Jul 6, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 11%1,260 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%179 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Tattoo: eagle, usa, arm
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3500 • Found Jul 9, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP13591
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13591 • Found Feb 6, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%142 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lindale, Texas
    UP11875 • Found Nov 7, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas - unidentified case UP3623
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3623 • Found Nov 23, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 23–43 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 165 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Texas
    UP3776 • Found Jun 28, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–44 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%145 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 87%138 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–48 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%142 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%159 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP13593 • Found May 10, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%142 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown

    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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