Dayna Menger, a 27-year-old woman, was last seen on August 20, 1999, in Nekoosa, Wisconsin. Dayna, along with her 2-year-old son Dakota Menger, disappeared under suspicious circumstances. They were last known to be with Junelle Marquard, a friend of Dayna’s, when they dropped off Dayna's daughter at a babysitter’s home earlier that day. The three adults, including Dakota, left shortly after, and they have not been seen since.
Family and friends became increasingly worried when Dayna did not return to pick up her daughter as expected. Despite some early assumptions that she may have left voluntarily, weeks went by without any contact, leading to growing fears of foul play. Dayna’s family described her as struggling with personal issues, but they did not believe she would abandon her children.
Authorities later reopened the investigation into their disappearances after realizing that both Dayna and Junelle had left behind essential personal belongings, including medication. Dayna's case is particularly concerning due to her involvement with individuals who were connected to drug activity at the time, adding complexity to the investigation.
Despite extensive efforts to locate them, neither Dayna, Dakota, nor Junelle have been found, and their cases remain unsolved. Authorities have continued to seek information from the public in hopes of uncovering leads about what happened to them.Last Seen: Aug 20, 1999
