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Daniel S Emerson
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Missing Person: Daniel S Emerson
Justice for Daniel S Emerson — 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 #1Why was the rear window of the truck partially open? Could this indicate Emerson exited the vehicle?
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timeline
Lead #2What occurred between 12:34 AM and 4:30 AM? How did the vehicle end up on the frozen lake?
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location
Lead #3Was the guard rail impact accidental or deliberate? Are there witnesses to the vehicle's path?
Daniel S Emerson, a 64-year-old man, went missing on March 3, 2026, after being last seen around 12:34 AM driving his 2015 Ford F-150 in Lakewood, New York. His vehicle was found on March 20, 2026, submerged in Chautauqua Lake with the rear window partially open, but Emerson's body was not recovered. The circumstances surrounding how he ended up on the frozen lake and his current whereabouts remain unknown, making this case critical for continued investigation and public awareness.
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clue
Lead #4Where is Emerson's body? Could he have survived and left the area, or is he still in the lake?
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vehicle
Lead #5Was the vehicle's condition consistent with an accident, or are there signs of foul play?
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NamUs case MP157877. Missing person: Daniel S Emerson.
Last known contact: 2026-03-03 in Lakewood, Chautauqua, NY. Circumstances: Emerson was last seen on 3/3/2026 at around 12:34am in his 2015 Ford F-150.
Mr. Emerson never returned home that night.
Investigation into the incident revealed Mr. Emerson's vehicle had struck a guard rail, left that roadway, and drove out on to the ice on Chautauqua Lake at around 4:30am.
On 3/20/2026, Mr. Emerson's truck was recovered from Chautauqua Lake, but Mr.
Emerson's body was not in the truck. The rear window of the truck was partially opened.
Demographics: 64 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 190 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Lakewood Busti Police Department | 2026-2449 | 2026-03-05.
Timeline of Events
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2026-03-03
12:34 AMLast Sighting
Daniel S Emerson last seen driving his 2015 Ford F-150 in Lakewood, NY
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2026-03-03
04:30 AMVehicle on Ice
Emerson's truck struck a guard rail, left roadway, and drove onto the ice on Chautauqua Lake
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2026-03-20
Vehicle Recovery
2015 Ford F-150 recovered from Chautauqua Lake with rear window partially open; body not found
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Case Information
Incident:March 3, 2026 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 3, 2026 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7167639563
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