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Daniel Ryan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bronx, New York on Aug 15, 1998

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 30, 2023

Daniel

Ryan

52

24

70 inches

72 inches

175 lbs

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 15, 1998

Bronx

New York

Bronx County

19830

Yonkers Police Department

Yonkers

New York

Westchester County

10701

104 South Broadway, New York

9143777731

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.yonkersny.gov/live/public-safety/police-department

98-100385

Yonkers Police Department

4989

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP741) and 6 other sources
Daniel Gerard Ryan, a 24-year-old man, went missing on August 15, 1998, from the Bronx, New York. Originally from Kilrush, County Clare in Ireland, Daniel had moved to the U.S. with his family in 1986. He was last seen leaving Bill & Bob's Sports Bar around 4 a.m. after a night of playing pool and discussing joining a billiards club in nearby Yonkers. At the time of his disappearance, Daniel was in good spirits according to witnesses.

He was described as having sandy blond hair, often worn in a ponytail, green eyes, and a medium build. Daniel also had a surgical scar from his chest to his navel and a smaller scar near his left eye. When he went missing, he was wearing a beige Marlboro baseball cap, a black long-sleeved shirt with white stripes, blue jeans, and sneakers. He left all of his personal belongings, including his passport, untouched in his family home in Yonkers.

Mysteriously, the bartender from the bar, who was one of the last to see Daniel, was shot and killed in 2000, though it is unclear whether this event is related to Daniel's case. Despite extensive investigations, Daniel has not been located, and his case remains unsolved. His family has since returned to Ireland, leaving behind unanswered questions about his disappearance.
Last Seen: Aug 15, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Daniel Gerard Ryan - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP741
  • Family pleas for help to find missing man - Archive - Irish Echo
  • 3350DMNY - Daniel Gerard Ryan - Doe Network
  • Daniel Gerard Ryan (Clare / US) - Missing Irish People
  • Dan Ryan | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — New Jersey
    UP8722 • Found Apr 21, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 31–51 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 88%225 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    Physical features: Scar: surgical, chest
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8825
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP8825 • Found Mar 16, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%168 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    Physical features: Scar: surgical
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6047
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP6047 • Found May 1, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 97%154 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP6027
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP6027 • Found Mar 16, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%181 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP4962
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP4962 • Found Nov 18, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 90%147 lb vs 175–195 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Cornwall, New York - unidentified case UP9820
    John Doe — Cornwall, New York
    UP9820 • Found Mar 19, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6309
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP6309 • Found Aug 12, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 74%132 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP5980
    John Doe — Queens, New York
    UP5980 • Found Sep 28, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 86%226 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6100
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP6100 • Found Jan 3, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%202 lb vs 175–195 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

    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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