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Donald Manley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Arcadia, Florida on Sep 20, 2001

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Victim Details

May 4, 2015

Jun 10, 2024

Donald

Manley

68

43

66 inches

70 inches

180 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 20, 2001

Arcadia

Florida

DeSoto County

34266

No

16636

Desoto County Sheriff's Office

Arcadia

Florida

DeSoto County

34266

Zachary Long

Lt.

208 East Cypress Street, Florida

8639934700

County

Law Enforcement

C01-10-0042

Sep 29, 2009

Desoto County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28537) and 4 other sources
Donald Milton Manley, a 43-year-old man from Arcadia, Florida, was last seen on September 20, 2001. His disappearance was not reported until October 2, 2001, which complicated the search efforts. Shortly after he went missing, authorities discovered his car abandoned on Yorkshire Street in North Port, Florida, near a canal in a remote area. Despite extensive searches of the area, no trace of Donald was found, and he has not been heard from since.

Donald was last seen wearing a long-sleeved blue western-style shirt, blue jeans, and medical shoes, and he was known to wear eyeglasses. He also had metal screws surgically implanted in his right foot, which could serve as an identifying feature. The case remains unsolved, and the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public in hopes of resolving it.
Last Seen: Sep 20, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Donald Milton Manley - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP28537
  • Donald Manley | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Cold Cases - Welcome to Desoto County Sheriff, FL

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Myers, Florida
    UP4903 • Found Jun 5, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Ormond Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1021
    John Doe — Ormond Beach, Florida
    UP1021 • Found Jan 27, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%151 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 94%155 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida - unidentified case UP1027
    John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida
    UP1027 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%95 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP1039
    John Doe — Florida
    UP1039 • Found Jul 31, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 46–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP524
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida
    UP524 • Found Mar 4, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 43
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%98 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 100%188 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP8112
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP8112 • Found Nov 8, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Okeechobee, Florida
    UP1047 • Found Jun 26, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 46–60 vs 43
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 22%100 lb vs 180–200 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Arcadia, Florida
    UP1057 • Found Nov 23, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 46–60 vs 43
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 73%135 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1059
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP1059 • Found Oct 21, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 43
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%144 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP570
    John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    UP570 • Found Aug 7, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%128 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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