In the late summer of 2014, a then 63-year-old man named Daniel Farrar was residing in an assisted living facility in the coastal town of Westbrook, Connecticut. On September 11th, around the noon hour, he informed the staff that he was heading out to get some lunch. He left the facility with only $20 in his pocket and the clothes he was wearing: blue jeans and a grey sweatshirt.
This was not an entirely unusual occurrence, as Daniel, being one of the younger residents, would often go for walks or to grab a meal to break the monotony of the day. On this particular day, he was seen at a local liquor store where he purchased a bottle. However, unlike his other outings, he never returned to the facility, and concern grew as the day turned into night.
Daniel's life had seen its share of difficulties. A stroke had left him with physical challenges, including a limp as he would drag his right foot when he walked, and the last three fingers on his right hand were permanently curled inward. His daughters described him as a funny and well-known person in his community who loved to read, a passion that was sadly curtailed by his stroke. He had also battled alcoholism, maintaining sobriety for an impressive 28 years and actively helping others in Alcoholics Anonymous. However, he had relapsed some years prior to his disappearance and had even experienced homelessness on the New Haven Green, though he had remained in regular contact with his daughters during that time. The day before he went missing, he had been involved in an altercation with another resident and had threatened to return to the streets of New Haven.
For years, Daniel's daughters, Jodi Hancock and Tracy Dickson, have been relentlessly searching for answers. The 'not knowing,' as they've expressed, is a constant source of pain. They have questioned how someone with limited financial means and physical challenges could simply vanish without a trace. Their father's case has been featured on a true-crime podcast in the hopes that wider exposure might generate new leads. The Connecticut State Police have stated that they regularly review his case, along with other missing persons files, to ensure any new information is thoroughly investigated. Despite the passage of time, the case remains an open and active investigation, a painful and unresolved chapter for a family who continues to hope for closure. Anyone with information about Daniel Farrar's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Connecticut State Police.Last Seen: Sep 11, 2014
