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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1125) and 9 other sources
On a Saturday evening in the Broad Ripple area of Indianapolis, Indiana, 41-year-old Daniel Daryl Standifer was last seen on September 24, 1994. He was in the vicinity of 65th and College at approximately 6:00 p.m. Reports indicate he had been at the Stone Mug Cafe, a local bar, where he was playing pool. An altercation is said to have occurred in the parking lot, after which Standifer left the establishment on foot. He was expected to get a ride from the bar to his brother's birthday party, an event he never attended. His apartment was reportedly a mile south of the bar, and it is possible he was walking in that direction when he disappeared. He has not been seen or heard from since that evening.

At the time of his disappearance, Daniel, also known as "Danny" or "Dan," was described as a white male with brown hair, which he may have worn in a ponytail, and hazel eyes. He stood between 5'4" and 5'6" tall and weighed between 160 and 165 pounds. He had several distinguishing tattoos, including a spider web on each elbow and a scorpion on his outer right forearm. He also had a small gap between his upper front teeth and a previously fractured jaw. On the day he went missing, he was wearing a light blue t-shirt, blue cut-off shorts, white socks, and white Converse athletic shoes. He was also wearing a gold watch. The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was assigned to the case, with a report being filed on May 10, 2000.

Due to what has been described as an "erratic" lifestyle and a history of substance abuse, his family was not immediately alarmed by his absence. However, as time passed with no contact, their concern grew, and they now believe he is no longer alive. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown. Daniel left behind four children. Some family members have expressed a belief that his two sons may have information regarding his fate; both sons were incarcerated for separate violent crimes after his disappearance. The case of Daniel Standifer remains an unsolved missing persons investigation, a quiet and lingering question for his family and the Indianapolis community.

Last Seen: Sep 24, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP128999 • Found Oct 8, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 63%161 mi away
TimingFound 14 days after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129200
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129200 • Found Jun 9, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%169 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP122457
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP122457 • Found Feb 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 45–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%169 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP129080
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP129080 • Found Apr 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%164 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Floyds Knobs, Indiana
UP1845 • Found Sep 3, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–45 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Benton Township, Michigan - unidentified case UP8388
John Doe — Benton Township, Michigan
UP8388 • Found Dec 3, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP138099
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP138099 • Found May 13, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 62%165 mi away
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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