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Daniel F Judge

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Daniel F Judge

Case
#1689
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 21, 2026
Des Plaines Police Department
Missing Person · Open
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Missing Person: Daniel F Judge

Justice for Daniel F Judge — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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contact
Lead #1

Why did Judge cease all communication with family and friends after December 19, 2025? Was there a triggering event?

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location
Lead #2

Has anyone reported seeing Judge near Allegiant Stadium or other Las Vegas casinos since mid-December 2025?

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witness
Lead #3

Who was the close friend Judge last spoke with? Can they provide additional details about his mental state or plans?

Daniel F Judge, a 53-year-old Chicago-area resident, was last confirmed in contact with a close friend on December 19, 2025, when he reported living near Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. Judge, who experiences periods of homelessness and is an avid gambler, had traveled to the area via Amtrak train to Flagstaff and then by bus to Las Vegas. Since December 2025, he has ceased all communication with family and friends, and his whereabouts remain unknown despite investigation efforts.

Case
#1689
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 21, 2026
Des Plaines Police Department

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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 #4

Judge is an avid gambler—have casino security or staff reported any sightings or unusual activity linked to him?

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timeline
Lead #5

What was Judge's exact route and timeline from Chicago to Flagstaff to Las Vegas? Did he stop anywhere else?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP158726. Missing person: Daniel F Judge.

Last known contact: 2025-12-19 in Las Vegas, Clark, NV. Circumstances: Daniel Judge, a lifelong resident of the Chicagoland area, was reported missing by his family in March 2026 after they were unable to locate him.

Judge is known to experience periods of homelessness. Investigators located a close friend of Judge who reported that he last spoke with him by phone on December 19, 2025.

During that call, Judge stated that he was living in the Las Vegas, Nevada area near Allegiant Stadium. He is also an avid gambler and frequently plays slot machines.

Investigators later learned that Judge had traveled to Flagstaff, Arizona on an Amtrak train and likely continued on to the Las Vegas area by bus. Since December 2025, Judge has ceased all communication with friends and family.

Demographics: 53 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 240 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Green.

Investigating agency: Des Plaines Police Department | 26-01478 | 2026-03-10.

Timeline of Events

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2025-12-19

Last known contact

Daniel Judge spoke by phone with a close friend, stating he was living in the Las Vegas area near Allegiant Stadium

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2025-12

Travel to Las Vegas

Judge traveled to Flagstaff, Arizona via Amtrak train and likely continued to Las Vegas area by bus

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2026-03-10

Case reported to police

Family reported Daniel Judge missing to Des Plaines Police Department after being unable to locate him since December 2025

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Case Information

Incident:December 19, 2025
Last Updated:May 22, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 19, 2025
Last Updated:May 22, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 8473915400
You can remain anonymous