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Danny Nelson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Flagstaff, Arizona on Dec 30, 1986

Victim Details

Created

Oct 08, 2017

Case Added

Mar 19, 2024

Firstname

Danny

Lastname

Nelson

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Height To

73 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Weight To

220 lbs

Ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 30, 1986

City

Flagstaff

State

Arizona

County

Coconino County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

34098

Agency Name

Navajo Nation Police Department - Dilkon District

Agency City

Winslow

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Navajo County

Agency Zip Code

86047

Agency Contact

Arlinda Chischillie-Nez

Contact Job Title

Senior Police Officer

Agency Address

HC63 Box 786, Arizona

Agency Phone

9286578075

Agency Jurisdiction

Tribal

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

07-18-018826

Primary Agency

Navajo Nation Police Department - Dilkon District

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

08/22/2026

Area Last Seen:

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In the winter of 1986, a 35-year-old man named Danny Nelson vanished, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. On December 30th of that year, he was reportedly dropped off at a bus station in Flagstaff, Arizona, with the intention of traveling to Phoenix. However, it appears he never reached his destination, and from that point on, all communication from him ceased. At the time of his disappearance, Danny was described as a Native American male, standing between 5'11' and 6' ...

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Last Seen: Dec 30, 1986

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Danny Nelson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Flagstaff, Arizona on Dec 30, 1986

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