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Daniel Karpeles Missing Person Case

Last seen in Maplewood, Minnesota on Mar 31, 1992

Victim Details

Created

Nov 18, 2011

Case Added

Jan 9, 2024

First Name

Daniel

Last Name

Karpeles

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

72 inches

Weight

170 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Mar 31, 1992

City

Maplewood

State

Minnesota

County

Ramsey County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

31104

Agency Name

Maplewood Police Department

Agency City

Maplewood

Agency State

Minnesota

Agency County

Ramsey County

Agency Zip Code

55109

Agency Address

1830 County Road B East, Minnesota

Agency Phone

6512492600

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://maplewoodmn.gov/460/Police

Agency Case #

09015108

Primary Agency

Maplewood Police Department

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 14, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12991) and 4 other sources

Daniel Lee Karpeles, aged 30, was last seen on March 31, 1992, in Maplewood, Minnesota. At the time of his disappearance, Daniel stood 6 feet tall and weighed approximately 170 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He had distinguishing scars on his forearms that extended to his elbows, as well as a possible scar from hernia surgery during childhood.

Despite efforts to locate him, little is known about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Daniel's case has remained unsolved for decades, and no substantial evidence has surfaced to indicate what might have happened to him. The Maplewood Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance, and his case is listed in various missing persons databases, such as NamUs, to encourage tips or new information that could lead to a resolution.

Daniel's family and investigators are still seeking answers and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Mar 31, 1992

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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Missing Person / NamUs

BCA: Families of missing people needed to help identify human ...

MN- Daniel Lee Karpeles, 30, Maplewood, 31 Mar 1992 | Websleuths

Daniel Lee Karpeles - Minnesota Missing Person Directory

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.

82%Moderate

John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota

UP124186 • Found Sep 25, 1995

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 99%13 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"

Weight 100%156 lb vs 170 lb

Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

77%Possible

John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota

UP763 • Found Dec 16, 2003

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 99%13 mi away, same state

TimingFound 12 years after last seen

Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"

Weight 74%131 lb vs 170 lb

Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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