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Danius Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Madison, Wisconsin on Oct 7, 1998

Victim Details

Created

May 31, 2011

Case Added

Mar 11, 2024

First Name

Danius

Last Name

Johnson

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

64 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 7, 1998

City

Madison

State

Wisconsin

County

Dane County

Agency ID

10254

Agency Name

Madison Police Department - Central District

Agency City

Madison

Agency State

Wisconsin

Agency County

Dane County

Agency Zip Code

53703

Agency Address

211 South Carroll Street, Wisconsin

Agency Phone

6082619694

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

98-110974

Agency Report Date

Oct 7, 1998

Primary Agency

Madison Police Department - Central District

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 9, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11022) and 9 other sources

Danius W. Johnson, a 26-year-old from Madison, Wisconsin, was last seen on August 19, 1998. At the time of his disappearance, Danius was homeless and had been staying at various shelters in the downtown Madison area. He was reported missing by his mother on October 7, 1998, after not having heard from him for nearly two months. Danius had a history of schizophrenia and was not taking his medication at the time, which may have contributed to his erratic behavior. He also struggled with drug abuse, further complicating his circumstances.

He is described as a white male, 5'4" tall, weighing around 140 pounds, with brown hair, blue eyes, and glasses. Despite searches and investigations, there have been no significant developments in his case. It is believed that his mental health condition and lack of stability at the time may have played a role in his disappearance. Authorities have not uncovered any leads or details regarding what happened to him after he was last seen, and his case remains unsolved.

If anyone has information, they are urged to contact the Madison Police Department, as the investigation continues.
Last Seen: Oct 7, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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Danius Johnson | Clearinghouse for Missing

Danius W Johnson - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy Inc's

3428DMWI - Danius W. Johnson - Doe Network

Danius W. Johnson - The Charley Project

Danius Johnson... - Wisconsin Missing Persons Advocacy

Missing Person / NamUs

Wisconsin - Danius W Johnson has been missing since 10/7/1998 ...

Danius W. Johnson has been missing for 27 years today. He was ...

Danius Johnson missing from Madison, Wisconsin since 1998

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Chicago, Illinois

UP129242 • Found Mar 13, 2003

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 71%122 mi away

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"

Weight 100%141 lb vs 140 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

77%Possible

John Doe — Chicago, Illinois

UP117612 • Found Aug 28, 2000

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 71%122 mi away

TimingFound 23 months after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"

Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

77%Possible

John Doe — Chicago, Illinois

UP129133 • Found Aug 21, 2000

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 71%122 mi away

TimingFound 23 months after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"

Weight 70%175 lb vs 140 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

75%Possible

John Doe — Chicago, Illinois

UP129215 • Found Sep 5, 2001

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Sex ✓Male

Age 89%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 72%115 mi away

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"

Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Park Forest, Illinois

UP129123 • Found Mar 4, 1999

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26

Race 100%White

Location 67%140 mi away

TimingFound 5 months after last seen

Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"

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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Danius Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Madison, Wisconsin on Oct 7, 1998

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (9)

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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