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Jeffrey Daly Missing Person Case

Last seen in Willmar, Minnesota on Sep 24, 1998

Victim Details

Created

May 3, 2016

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

First Name

Jeffrey

Last Name

Daly

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

185 lbs

Weight To

190 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Sep 24, 1998

City

Willmar

State

Minnesota

County

Kandiyohi County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

31740

Agency Name

Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Willmar

Agency State

Minnesota

Agency County

Kandiyohi County

Agency Zip Code

56201

Agency Contact

Kent Bauman

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

2201 Northeast 23rd Street, Suite 101, Minnesota

Agency Phone

3202351260

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

1300669

Primary Agency

Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 8, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33533) and 6 other sources

In the late summer of 1998, 34-year-old Jeffrey Allen Daly vanished from his life in Willmar, Minnesota, leaving behind a void filled with unanswered questions for his family and friends. The last confirmed sighting of Jeffrey was on September 24, 1998. The specifics of his last known location within Willmar remain unclear, adding a layer of complexity to the investigation from its very beginning. At the time of his disappearance, it was believed that he might have been intending to travel to Farmington, New Mexico, a detail that has been a consistent element in the narrative of his case but has not led to any significant breakthroughs. Despite the passage of many years, the circumstances surrounding what happened to Jeffrey after he was last seen are still largely unknown, and the trail for investigators has grown cold.

Jeffrey was a man with distinct features that his loved ones hoped would make him easily recognizable. Standing at five feet six inches tall and weighing between 185 and 190 pounds, he had brown hair and blue eyes. His appearance was further distinguished by several tattoos, including a Grim Reaper and a rose with a banner on his left arm, and an eagle on his right arm. These permanent marks on his body serve as enduring identifiers in the ongoing effort to locate him. The case was officially documented and entered into national databases for missing persons, ensuring that his information would be available to law enforcement agencies across the country. The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office has been the primary agency investigating his disappearance, working in conjunction with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to follow up on any potential leads.

The investigation into Jeffrey Daly's disappearance has remained open, a persistent effort to bring closure to his family. Crucial steps have been taken to aid in his identification should he be found, including the collection of DNA samples from his brother and daughter. These samples have been processed and entered into the Combined DNA Index System a national database that can be used to compare against unidentified remains. This proactive measure ensures that even after all this time, there is a scientific method in place to provide a definitive answer if any new evidence comes to light. The case of Jeffrey Allen Daly is a somber reminder of the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of the missing face, and it highlights the ongoing commitment of law enforcement to resolve even the oldest of cold cases.
Last Seen: Sep 24, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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Missing Person / NamUs

Missing Air Crew Project embedded web page

MN- Jeffrey Allen Daly, 34, Willmar, 24 Sep 1998

Jeffrey Allen Daly - CrimeTea

Jeffrey Daly Obituary - Tinley Park, IL | Lawn Funeral Home

JEFFREY DALY Obituary (2016) - Legacy Remembers

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

78%Possible

John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota

UP763 • Found Dec 16, 2003

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 78%88 mi away, same state

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"

Weight 59%131 lb vs 185–190 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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Jeffrey Daly Missing Person Case

Last seen in Willmar, Minnesota on Sep 24, 1998

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (6)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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