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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53749) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 2002, a family's life was forever altered when 54-year-old Male Cordell Daniels vanished from Memphis, Tennessee. On January 14, 2002, he was last seen; since that day, there has been no contact with him. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue skullcap, a green sweater, and blue sweatpants. Daniels is described as an African-American man, standing at six feet tall and weighing around 205 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown to the public, leaving a painful void for those who knew and loved him.

The years that have passed since Cordell Daniels was last seen have not brought any significant breakthroughs in his case. Despite the passage of time, his case remains an active investigation with the Memphis Police Department. The lack of new leads or information has led to his case being classified as a cold case. This designation signifies that all investigative leads have been exhausted, and the case will remain open pending the emergence of new evidence. The emotional toll on his family is immeasurable as they continue to hope for answers and closure.

The disappearance of Cordell Daniels is a somber reminder of the many unsolved missing person cases in Memphis. With over a thousand cold cases of homicide or disappearance in the city, the Memphis Police Department's Cold Case Unit continues to work diligently on these investigations. They encourage anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. For the family of Cordell Daniels and many others, the hope for resolution endures, fueled by the possibility that one day, someone will provide the key piece of information that solves the mystery of their loved one's disappearance.

Last Seen: Jan 14, 2002

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