The person at the center of this case
Daniel Collins
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Daniel Collins
Justice for Daniel Collins — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What were the specific circumstances of Daniel's disappearance on January 27, 2001?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Daniel on the day he disappeared or in the days before?
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location
Lead #3Where exactly in Watsonville was Daniel last seen, and what was he doing?
Daniel Collins, a 23-year-old white male, disappeared on January 27, 2001, in Watsonville, California, and has not been located in over two decades. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with limited details about where he was last seen or what may have happened to him. Anyone with information about Daniel's whereabouts or the events surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the Watsonville Police Department.
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clue
Lead #4Has any physical evidence or credible tips emerged in the 20+ years since his disappearance?
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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 Known Contact
Daniel Collins was last seen in Watsonville, California on January 27, 2001.
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Case Information
Incident:January 27, 2001
Last Updated:August 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 27, 2001
Last Updated:August 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314711151
You can remain anonymous