The person at the center of this case
Darrell Dunning
Missing Person · Open
18 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Darrell Dunning
Justice for Darrell Dunning — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who was the individual involved in the physical altercation with Darrell, and what was the nature of their conflict?
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location
Lead #2Which specific wooded area in Lakeland did the witness see Darrell enter, and has it been thoroughly searched?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to the three-day delay before his mother reported him missing?
Darrell Dunning, a 39-year-old white male, was last seen on May 10, 2008, in Lakeland, Florida, after being involved in a physical altercation with another individual who reported seeing him walk into a wooded area. He was reported missing three days later by his mother on May 13, 2008. Despite the investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.
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NamUs case MP5761. Missing person: Darrell Dunning.
Last known contact: 2008-05-10 in Lakeland, Polk, FL. Circumstances: The victim was reported missing by his mother on May 13, 2008, advising that he had not been seen since May 10, 2008.
Darrell Dunning was last seen by someone who was in a physical altercation with him. That individual advised that he witnessed the victim walk into a wooded area.
Demographics: 39 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 155 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: long-sleeved white shirt and tan shorts. Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office - Bartow | 08-100021.
Timeline of Events
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2008-05-10
Last Sighting
Darrell Dunning was last seen after a physical altercation; witness reported seeing him walk into a wooded area in Lakeland.
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2008-05-13
Reported Missing
Darrell Dunning was reported missing by his mother, three days after last being seen.
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Case Information
Incident:May 10, 2008
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 10, 2008
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986200
You can remain anonymous