The person at the center of this case
Danny Randall Jackson
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Danny Randall Jackson
Justice for Danny Randall Jackson — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did Danny's older brother and the friend observe after 8:30 p.m.? Were there any suspicious persons or vehicles in the area that evening?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was the neighbor's vehicle in when discovered? Were there any physical evidence or signs of struggle?
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location
Lead #3Why was Danny sitting alone in the neighbor's vehicle? Did the neighbor have any connection to the family or was this unusual behavior?
Danny Randall Jackson, a 12-year-old boy, disappeared on August 25, 1989, in Gainesville, Florida, after being last seen sitting alone in a neighbor's vehicle listening to the radio. Despite decades of investigation by the Gainesville Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and foul play is suspected. Anyone with information about Danny's disappearance is urged to contact authorities, as this case remains unsolved and he would now be in his mid-50s.
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Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing Danny in the years following his disappearance, or received any communications claiming knowledge of his fate?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP6211. Missing person: Danny Randall Jackson.
Last known contact: 1989-08-25 in Gainesville, Alachua, FL. Circumstances: Danny's photo is shown age-progressed to 44 years.
He was last seen by his older brother and a friend around 8:30 p.m. sitting alone in a neighbor's vehicle and listening to the car radio.
The vehicle was parked in the driveway of the neighbor's residence which was just a short distance from his own home in the NE 11th Terrace area of Gainesville, Florida. Foul play is suspected.
Demographics: 12 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 4 ft 0 in, 45 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Gainesville Police Department | 89-16454.
Timeline of Events
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1989-08-25
20:30Last Sighting
Danny was last seen by his older brother and a friend sitting alone in a neighbor's vehicle listening to the car radio in the driveway of a residence on NE 11th Terrace, a short distance from his own home.
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Case Information
Incident:August 25, 1989 at 8:30 PM
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 25, 1989 at 8:30 PM
Last Updated:August 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3523937710
You can remain anonymous