Danyel Lynn Pauley, 29, of Indianapolis was last seen July 20, 2012, getting into a red Chevrolet Suburban with an unidentified African-American man near the 1000 block of West 10th Street. She never made contact again, unusually leaving behind her truck and all of her belongings. Friends and family became especially alarmed when she failed to reach out after the death of her best friend, which occurred shortly after Danyel disappeared.

Pauley had a documented history of drug abuse and prostitution and frequented areas around West 10th Street and Shadeland Avenue. She left behind two young sons. Distinctive features include one or two pink rose tattoos with the name Rylan on her left shoulder, a lower back tattoo, Tinkerbell on her right thigh, pierced ears, and a previously broken foot. The Indianapolis Police Department seeks information that might explain what happened to her.

If anyone knew Danyel, saw her on July 20, 2012, or has information about the red Suburban or the man she was with, please come forward.