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Danny Ferguson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wildomar, California on Mar 16, 2015

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Victim Details

Oct 3, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

Danny

Ferguson

61

50

65 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 16, 2015

Wildomar

California

Riverside County

17321

Lake Elsinore Police Department

Lake Elsinore

California

,

WI150790015

Mar 21, 2015

Lake Elsinore Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 19, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30493) and 5 other sources
Danny Ferguson, a 50-year-old man, was last seen on March 14, 2015, when a friend dropped him off in the Ortega Mountains near a cell tower. He intended to camp in the area and was last in contact with his family on March 16, 2015. After that, he disappeared without a trace. Danny was described as 5'5" tall, weighing around 140 pounds, with blond/strawberry hair. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information to determine his whereabouts. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Last Seen: Mar 16, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP30493
  • Daniel Ferguson
  • WILDOMAR: Deputies seek help to locate man missing for days
  • Wildomar Man Hiking Alone in Wilderness Reported Missing - Patch
  • WILDOMAR: Deputies seeking camper who planned to travel world

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP53461 • Found Mar 30, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP122559
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP122559 • Found May 13, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 60–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 60%180–190 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hemet, California
    UP118449 • Found Feb 14, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 58–72 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 77%110 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 56%182 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 55–75 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14605
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14605 • Found Jul 4, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 62%101 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 58–72 vs 50 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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