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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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who was the individual involved in the physical altercation with Darrell Dunning, and what was the nature of their conflict?
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location
Lead #2Which specific wooded area did the witness see Dunning enter, and has it been thoroughly searched?
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evidence
Lead #3What circumstances led to the altercation, and were there any other witnesses present?
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; he was reported missing three days later by his mother. A witness to the altercation reported seeing Dunning walk into a wooded area, but his whereabouts since that moment remain unknown. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek information about the circumstances of the altercation and any sightings in the wooded areas near Lakeland.
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clue
Lead #4Why was there a three-day delay before Dunning was reported missing by his mother?
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Source Narrative
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 Seen
Darrell Dunning was last seen after being involved in a physical altercation; witness reported seeing him walk into a wooded area
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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:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 10, 2008
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986200
You can remain anonymous