Crime Solvers Central
CSC
207 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Dakota Peterson

Missing
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Dakota Peterson, a 14-year-old boy, was last seen on May 21, 2018, in Medford, Oregon. Described as a spirited teenager with a passion for adventure, Dakota's sudden disappearance prompted immediate concern among his family and friends. He was known for his distinctive features, including brown hair and hazel eyes, and his absence was particularly troubling due to his close-knit relationships with those around him.

On the day he went missing, Dakota was reported to have left his home bu ...Read More
Last Seen: May 21, 2018
Links to Additional Sources (4)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP55566
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing
    •     ...View 2 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Feb 20, 2019

    Sep 15, 2023

    Dakota

    Peterson

    20

    14

    66 inches

    125 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    May 21, 2018

    Medford

    Oregon

    Jackson County

    97501

    No

    484

    47329

    Medford Police Department

    Medford

    Oregon

    Jackson County

    97501

    219 South Ivy Street, Oregon

    5417742250

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    18-10171

    2018-05-21

    Medford Police Department

    Brown

    Hazel

    Hazel

    12/14/2025


    Area Last Seen:
    Forum Posts (1)
    I've been following Dakota Peterson's case closely, and I'm curious about something that's been on m... ...Read More
    01/09/2023
    Other Missing Cases from Medford, Oregon

    Charles Staley

    Missing: Feb 06, 1999
    Charles Raymond Staley, a 38-year-old man from Medford, Oregon, was last seen on February 6, 1999. A ...Read More

    Richard Walzer

    Missing: Feb 18, 2022
    On February 18, 2022, 55-year-old Richard Walzer was last seen in Medford, Oregon. His disappearance ...Read More

    Trinidad Victorino

    Missing: Apr 01, 2025
    Trinidad Ransom Victorino, a 12-year-old boy, was reported missing along with his 10-year-old brothe ...Read More

    Cristino Ledesma

    Missing: Dec 13, 2024
    On December 13, 2024, 51-year-old Cristino Ledesma was reported missing in Medford, Oregon. Accordin ...Read More

    Kadian Deeds-malcom

    Missing: Apr 01, 2025
    Kadian Van Deeds-Malcom, a 10-year-old boy from Medford, Oregon, was reported missing along with his ...Read More

    Brendt Rozelle

    Missing: May 29, 2002
    Brendt Lionel Rozelle, 35, was last seen on May 29, 2002, at his home in Medford, Oregon. He had pla ...Read More