Denise Ruth Fagot, aged 22, disappeared on March 2, 1989, along with her 1-year-old son, Daniel Spangle, from their apartment in Lancaster, California. Denise was last seen by her boyfriend, who left for work early that morning. A few hours later, Denise's sister arrived at the apartment to pick up a key and found the front door open. The sliding glass door appeared to have been forced open, and a single muddy footprint was discovered near the area.
Inside, the closet door in Daniel's bedroom was off its track, and none of Denise’s or Daniel's belongings were missing. Denise’s vehicle remained parked in its designated spot.
Initially, it was suspected that Denise may have left voluntarily, but the discovery of these unsettling signs shifted the investigation to a possible abduction. Despite thorough investigations, neither Denise nor Daniel have been found. The case remains unsolved, though authorities have long suspected foul play. Denise had recently moved to Lancaster to be closer to family following her breakup with Daniel's father, who later failed a lie detector test regarding their disappearances but has not been charged due to insufficient evidence.
The case is classified as an endangered missing persons case, and both Denise and Daniel's families continue to search for answers.Last Seen: Mar 2, 1989
