The person at the center of this case
Douglas Carl Denson
Missing Person · Open
41 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Douglas Carl Denson
Justice for Douglas Carl Denson — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What circumstances led investigators to suspect foul play in this 1985 disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Douglas Denson's last movements on April 24, 1985?
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clue
Lead #3The tan Acme cowboy boots are a distinctive item—has anyone reported seeing them?
Douglas Carl Denson, a 27-year-old white male, disappeared on April 24, 1985, in Orlando, Florida under circumstances where foul play is suspected. He was last seen wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and tan Acme cowboy boots. Despite decades of investigation by the Orange County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact authorities.
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Lead #4Why was there a 15-year gap before the case was formally documented with the Orange County Sheriff's Office in 2000?
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NamUs case MP3155. Missing person: Douglas Carl Denson.
Last known contact: 1985-04-24 in Orlando, Orange, FL. Circumstances: FOUL PLAY IS SUSPECTED Demographics: 27 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing a dark short-sleeved shirt and blue jeans.; Footwear: Last seen wearing tan Acme cowboy boots..
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office | 85079250 | 2000-03-08.
Timeline of Events
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1985-04-24
Douglas Carl Denson Missing
27-year-old Douglas Carl Denson last known contact in Orlando, Florida. Last seen wearing dark short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and tan Acme cowboy boots. Foul play is suspected.
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Case Information
Incident:April 24, 1985
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 24, 1985
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous