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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP116374) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 1992, 32-year-old Daniel Louis Holland was last seen in the coastal city of New Bedford, Massachusetts. On April 1st of that year, he vanished, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. Information surrounding the specifics of his disappearance is scarce, and the passage of time has only deepened the void of the unknown. At the time he went missing, Daniel was described as a Black / African American male, standing at approximately 5'8" and weighing around 200 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. The limited details available offer no insight into what his life was like at the time, what his plans for the future might have been, or who he may have been with in his final known moments.

The circumstances leading up to Daniel's disappearance remain largely a mystery to the public. It is known that several weeks had passed before he was officially reported as a missing person to the New Bedford Police Department. This delay in reporting could have potentially hampered the initial investigation, allowing crucial time and possible evidence to be lost. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, including the New Bedford Police Department and the Massachusetts State Police, no significant leads have ever been developed in the case. His disappearance has left his family and the community with a painful and unresolved loss, a story without an ending.

Over the years, Daniel Holland's case has become one of the many cold cases that linger in the files of law enforcement agencies. The lack of public information and the absence of any substantial breakthroughs have left a profound sense of sorrow and frustration for those who knew and loved him. The official investigation remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family left to wonder what happened to their son, brother, and friend. The overview of this case is one of quiet tragedy, a man who disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only questions and the enduring hope that one day, answers will be found.

Last Seen: Apr 1, 1992

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8301
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8301 • Found Jul 8, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 32
Race 100%Black
Location 61%170 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7606
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7606 • Found Aug 10, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7732
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP7732 • Found Apr 30, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 61%170 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%220 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP8456
John Doe — New York, New York
UP8456 • Found Jul 16, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 32
Race 100%Black
Location 61%172 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 63%145 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP7000
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP7000 • Found Apr 27, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 63%162 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 56%140 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP8296
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP8296 • Found Jun 12, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 32
Race 100%Black
Location 61%171 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%195 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut - unidentified case UP13320
John Doe — Cromwell, Connecticut
UP13320 • Found Nov 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 78%89 mi away
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP6817
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP6817 • Found Jul 16, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 61%170 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 70%150 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1474
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP1474 • Found Apr 17, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–46 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 59%179 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 99%179 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP6892
John Doe — New York, New York
UP6892 • Found Jan 20, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 61%172 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 56%140 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black 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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