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Michael Delaney Missing Person Case

Last seen in Davenport, Iowa on Jul 3, 2008

Victim Details

Aug 11, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

Michael

Delaney

67

49

69 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 3, 2008

Davenport

Iowa

Scott County

5148

Davenport Police Department

Davenport

Iowa

Scott County

52803

Kyle Chisholm

Lieutenant

416 North Harrison Street, Iowa

5633267979

Local

Law Enforcement

08-13161

Davenport Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17029) and 11 other sources
Michael James Delaney, 49, was last seen in Davenport, Iowa, on July 3, 2008. He lived with his 17-year-old daughter and was known to maintain regular contact with her, which made his sudden disappearance particularly concerning. Along with Delaney, his recently purchased white extended-cab Chevrolet Silverado Z-71 pickup truck also went missing. The vehicle had not yet been registered, and it was using a license plate that did not belong to it.

Authorities suspect foul play in Delaney's disappearance, as his case has been marked by suspicious circumstances. Mark Edward Handlon, a man with a criminal history involving theft and fraud, was named a person of interest in the case. Handlon was involved in a series of criminal activities around the time of Delaney's disappearance, including stealing a similar truck from a dealership in Bettendorf, Iowa, just weeks before Delaney went missing. However, despite these leads, no definitive answers have emerged.

The case remains unsolved, and both Delaney and his vehicle have never been located. Law enforcement continues to seek information regarding Delaney’s disappearance, and anyone with details is encouraged to contact the Davenport Police Department.
Last Seen: Jul 3, 2008

Links to Additional Sources (11)

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  • Michael James Delaney | Iowa Cold Cases
  • MICHAEL JAMES DELANEY - Iowa Missing Person
  • Iowa Cold Cases - Michael Delaney
  • Michael James Delaney - The Charley Project
  • Michael James Delaney
  • 5502DMIA - Michael James Delaney - Doe Network
  • Davenport police seek 'person of interest' in missing person case
  • Davenport police seek person of interest in missing person case
  • IA - Michael James Delaney, 49, Davenport, 3 July 2008 | Websleuths
  • MISSING PERSON ALERT: Help Find Michael James Delaney
  • Michael J. Delaney | People | Seyfarth Shaw LLP

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Savanna, Illinois
    UP74401 • Found Feb 29, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP11512
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP11512 • Found May 2, 2013
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%154 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 77%149 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 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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