The person at the center of this case
Male victim (name not disclosed), physically impaired and in wheelchair
Homicide · Open - Wanted by FBI for Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution
39 years waiting · since 1987
DANNY LIGGETT
Justice for Male victim (name not disclosed), physically impaired and in wheelchair — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Liggett target this particular apartment and victim? Was the jewelry transaction legitimate or a cover for robbery?
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witness
Lead #2The female acquaintance who survived could provide critical testimony about Liggett's motive and behavior during the attack.
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location
Lead #3Liggett had ties to Des Moines, Iowa; Hoboken, New Jersey; Springfield, Illinois; and Gainsville, Georgia—did he flee to any of these locations before disappearing?
On May 7, 1987, Danny Liggett allegedly stabbed a physically impaired man to death in a Manhattan apartment during a jewelry transaction, and threatened a female witness who survived the attack. Liggett fled and has evaded capture for decades, with possible ties to Southeast Asia, Canada, and multiple U.S. states. The case remains open with a $25,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; Criminal Court of the City of New York
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Liggett held a Doctor of Education degree and conducted management training seminars—could former colleagues or employers provide leads on his whereabouts?
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location
Lead #5FBI believes Liggett may have fled to Southeast Asia (Philippines) or Northern Canada—have international agencies followed up on these leads?
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Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder (Second Degree) Caution: Danny Liggett is wanted for the murder of a man in New York City (Manhattan) on May 7, 1987. On that date, Liggett was taken by a female acquaintance to an apartment to see a man about selling a piece of jewelry.
During that meeting, Liggett allegedly used a knife to attack both the man, who was physically impaired and in a wheelchair, as well as the female acquaintance. Liggett allegedly stabbed the man to death, and then threatened to kill the woman, who survived the attack, if she reported him to law enforcement.
Liggett was charged with second degree murder in the Criminal Court of the City of New York on March 18, 1988. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Liggett in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, on May 16, 1988, after Liggett was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Remarks: Liggett was raised in Des Moines, Iowa, and received his Doctor of Education (E.D.D.) in 1983 from a university in Massachusetts. He worked conducting management training seminars for employees of large companies.
Liggett had ties to Hoboken, New Jersey; New York; Des Moines, Iowa; Springfield, Illinois; and Gainsville, Georgia. He may have fled the United States and traveled to Southeast Asia, specifically the Philippines, or to the Northern Region of Canada.
Timeline of Events
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1987-05-07
Murder and flight
Danny Liggett allegedly stabbed a man to death in a Manhattan apartment and threatened a female witness before fleeing the scene.
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1988-03-18
Second degree murder charge filed
Liggett was charged with second degree murder in Criminal Court of the City of New York.
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1988-05-16
Federal arrest warrant issued
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York issued federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:May 7, 1987
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 7, 1987
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case