The person at the center of this case
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? Were they ever recovered or used elsewhere?
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vehicle
Lead #2The vehicle was left behind—was it examined for evidence of struggle or forced entry?
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suspect
Lead #3Did anyone witness suspicious activity near the residence that day or in the surrounding area?
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, and investigators seek information about his sudden disappearance and the circumstances surrounding the missing license plates.
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clue
Lead #4What was the condition and location of the screwdriver left at the scene—does it suggest a struggle or interrupted activity?
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Source Narrative
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 disappears
Subject went outside to put license tags on vehicle. Approximately 30 minutes later, aunt went to speak with him and found him missing. Screwdriver and car remained at the scene, but subject and license plates were gone.
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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