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Daniel Collins

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Daniel Collins

Case
#2398
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 5, 2026
Watsonville Police Department
Missing Person ยท Open
25 years waiting ยท since 2001

Missing Person: Daniel Collins

Justice for Daniel Collins โ€” the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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Lead #1

What were the circumstances of Daniel's disappearance on January 27, 2001?

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Were there any witnesses to Daniel's last known activities in Watsonville?

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Lead #3

What was Daniel's routine and who did he interact with in the days before his disappearance?

Daniel Collins, a 23-year-old white male, was last seen on January 27, 2001 in Watsonville, California and has been missing for over two decades. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with limited public information about the events leading up to his vanishing. Anyone with information about Daniel's whereabouts or what happened to him is urged to contact the Watsonville Police Department.

Case
#2398
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 5, 2026
Watsonville Police Department

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP22164. Missing person: Daniel Collins.

Last known contact: 2001-01-27 in Watsonville, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Daniel was last seen on January 27, 2001 in Watsonville, California.

Demographics: 23 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 250 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.

Investigating agency: Watsonville Police Department | 01W-01199.

Timeline of Events

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2001-01-27

Last Seen

Daniel Collins was last seen in Watsonville, California on January 27, 2001.

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Case Information

Incident:January 27, 2001
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 27, 2001
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 8314711151
You can remain anonymous