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Daniel Torres Ventura
Missing Person · Open
18 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Daniel Torres Ventura
Justice for Daniel Torres Ventura — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were the license plates removed from the scene along with the victim?
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clue
Lead #2Was the screwdriver left behind significant to the disappearance?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone witness activity near the vehicle or see Daniel leaving the property?
Daniel Torres Ventura, a 20-year-old male, disappeared on May 10, 2008, in Columbia, South Carolina while putting license tags on a vehicle outside his aunt's home. He vanished within 30 minutes, leaving behind his screwdriver, car, and the license plates he was installing. The case remains unsolved with no confirmed sightings or leads on his whereabouts.
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NamUs case MP30040. Missing person: Daniel Torres Ventura.
Last known contact: 2008-05-10 in Columbia, Richland, SC. Circumstances: Subject went outside to put license tags on vehicle.
About 30 minutes later complainant (Aunt) went out to speak to him and he wasn't there. Screwdriver & car were still there but subject & license plates were missing.
Demographics: 20 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 185 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Black.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red Shirt, Blue Jeans; Footwear: White Shoes. Investigating agency: Richland County Sheriff's Department | 0805127913 | 2008-05-10.
Timeline of Events
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2008-05-10
Daniel Torres Ventura Goes Missing
Subject went outside to put license tags on vehicle and disappeared within 30 minutes. Screwdriver and car remained at scene but subject and license plates were missing.
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Case Information
Incident:May 10, 2008
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 10, 2008
Last Updated:July 7, 2026