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Mar 05, 2023
Mar 06, 2023
Danny
Gilkerson
52
50
66 inches
184 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In late February 2023, concern began to grow for Danny Lee Gilkerson, a 50-year-old man from Gallipolis, Ohio. He was last seen at his residence in the small Ohio town. His disappearance prompted his case to be entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as MP100984, a national database for missing persons. The Gallia County Sheriff's Office took the lead on the investigation, logging the case under number 23-0304. At the time he went missing, Mr. Gilkerson was described as a white male with blond or strawberry-colored hair and blue eyes. He stood at approximately five feet six inches tall and weighed around 184 pounds. Details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance were not widely publicized, which is common in many missing person cases to protect the integrity of the investigation and the privacy of the family involved. The focus for law enforcement and his loved ones was on generating leads that could help locate him safely. Community involvement and the sharing of his information were crucial in the efforts to find him. The uncertainty of a loved one's whereabouts can be an incredibly difficult and emotional experience for any family, and the community's support during such times is invaluable. Thankfully, the search for Danny Lee Gilkerson has come to a positive resolution. Although the specific details and the exact date of his recovery are not publicly known, it has been confirmed that Mr. Gilkerson has been found alive. This news brought an end to the active investigation and undoubtedly immense relief to his family and all those who were concerned for his well-being. The case serves as a hopeful reminder that even after periods of uncertainty, positive outcomes are possible in missing persons investigations. The primary goal in every case is to bring the individual home safely, and in this instance, that objective was thankfully achieved.
Feb 28, 2023
Gallipolis
Ohio
Gallia County
Gallipolis
No
123658
Gallia County Sheriff's Office
Gallipolis
Ohio
Gallia County
45631
18 Locust Street, Ohio
7404461221
County
Law Enforcement
23-0304
2023-03-03
Gallia County Sheriff's Office
2070
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
05/23/2026
