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Daniel Bruce

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Daniel Bruce

Case
#3180
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 21, 2026
Limestone County Sheriff's Office
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Missing Person: Daniel Bruce

Justice for Daniel Bruce โ€” the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

Why were Mr. Bruce's wallet, keys, and vehicle left at the residence? Does this suggest he intended to return or fled in distress?

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person
Lead #2

What was the nature of Mr. Bruce's mental state when observed by deputies? Was he experiencing a mental health crisis or genuine threat?

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location
Lead #3

What specific area of the wooded section of his property was he in when spotted, and has that area been thoroughly searched?

Daniel Bruce, a 44-year-old white male, went missing on June 12, 2026, from his residence in Jewett, Texas after reporting suspicious activity and claiming to hear voices. When Limestone County Sheriff's deputies responded on June 16, they spotted him emerging from woods on his property in an agitated state, but he fled back into the wooded area before they could make contact. Despite extensive searches involving law enforcement, drones, and K-9 units, Mr. Bruce has not been located, though his wallet, keys, and vehicle were found at his home.

Case
#3180
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 21, 2026
Limestone County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above โ€” each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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witness
Lead #4

Did neighbors or family members observe any suspicious activity or unfamiliar persons near the property before June 12?

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clue
Lead #5

Were any tracking devices actually found in the home, or was this part of Mr. Bruce's distressed perception?

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NamUs case MP160406. Missing person: Daniel Bruce.

Last known contact: 2026-06-12 in Jewett, Limestone, TX. Circumstances: On June 16, 2026, the Limestone County Sheriff's Office received a call from Mr.

Bruce, who reported hearing people around his residence and claimed that someone had placed tracking devices inside his home. When deputies arrived at the residence, they observed Mr.

Bruce emerging from a heavily wooded area on his property. Mr.

Bruce was sweating profusely and stated that he could hear a female talking. Before deputies could make contact with him, Mr.

Bruce immediately retreated back into the wooded area. Deputies conducted a brief search of the area and repeatedly called out for Mr.

Bruce; however, he did not respond, and they were unable to locate him. The following week, Mr.

Bruce's family reported that they had been unable to locate him. A subsequent search was conducted utilizing law enforcement personnel, a drone, and a K-9 unit.

Despite these efforts, no signs of Mr. Bruce were located.

Mr. Bruce's wallet, keys, and vehicle were found at his residence and appeared to have been left behind.

Demographics: 44 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 205 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White T-Shirt Shorts. Investigating agency: Limestone County Sheriff's Office | C26-06-0598 | 2026-06-15.

Timeline of Events

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2026-06-12

Last Known Contact

Daniel Bruce last known contact in Jewett, Limestone, TX

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2026-06-16

Sheriff's Response

Limestone County Sheriff's Office received call from Mr. Bruce reporting people around his residence and tracking devices; deputies observed him emerging from wooded area on property before he retreated back into woods

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2026-06-16

Initial Search

Deputies conducted brief search of wooded area and called out for Mr. Bruce but were unable to locate him

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2026-06-23

Family Report and Expanded Search

Family reported inability to locate Mr. Bruce; law enforcement conducted subsequent search utilizing personnel, drone, and K-9 unit with no signs of Mr. Bruce located

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Case Information

Incident:June 12, 2026
Last Updated:July 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:June 12, 2026
Last Updated:July 27, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 2547293278
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