Daniel Ray Turpin was 26 when he was last seen in Lakewood, Washington, on July 28, 1989. A former Air Force member, he was temporarily living with his sister at the time he disappeared. Turpin is described as a White male with brown hair and brown eyes, about 6 feet tall and 160 to 170 pounds; he had a mustache and beard and wore glasses when last seen.

No one has heard from or seen him since that summer day. Authorities have considered the possibility he drowned while attempting to swim across American Lake, but that theory has not been confirmed and his body has never been recovered. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office lists his case as Lost/Injured Missing and it remains open and unsolved.

If anyone knew Daniel, saw him in Lakewood or near American Lake around July 28, 1989, or has any information that could help, please contact the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office.