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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24372) and 10 other sources
Daniel Murry Dutton, a 28-year-old cab driver from Long Beach, Mississippi, was last seen on the night of July 8, 2000. He left his parents' home, where he lived, and left a note stating that he would be gone for a few days. Dutton worked for the Yellow Cab company in Biloxi, and his last fare was to an address in Gulfport, Mississippi. His father saw him at home around 11:00 p.m. that night, but the next morning, Dutton was gone.

On July 13, five days later, his taxi was discovered abandoned in the parking lot of a Days Inn in Lake City, Florida, 400 miles away. His eyeglasses, checkbook, and some receipts were found inside the vehicle, along with half a roll of duct tape and a bent golf club in the trunk. There were no signs of struggle or blood, and no fingerprints were recovered from the vehicle. A receipt dated July 9 indicated Dutton likely rented a room at an EconoLodge in Gainesville, Florida, though it remains unclear if he was alone.

Dutton, described as a quiet and reserved individual, had been facing financial issues leading up to his disappearance. His checking account was overdrawn, and his credit cards were maxed out to the tune of $10,000. Additionally, a .22 caliber gun, purchased by his father, disappeared along with him. Since then, Dutton has not accessed his financial accounts or contacted anyone via email. His case remains unsolved, and both of his parents have since passed away without answers about his fate.

Last Seen: Jul 8, 2000

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Gulfport, Mississippi - unidentified case UP13883
John Doe — Gulfport, Mississippi
UP13883 • Found Aug 8, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 90%165 lb vs 195–200 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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