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Daniel John Andersen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Finchford, Iowa on Jan 25, 1992

Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Daniel

John Andersen

38

4

3'0 inches

50 lbs

White

Male

Jan 25, 1992

Finchford

Iowa

Finchford

Iowa Missing Person Information Clearinghouse

515-725-6036

07/10/2026

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On January 25, 1992, four-year-old Daniel John Andersen disappeared near Finchford, Iowa, a case that has remained unsolved for decades. That day, Daniel had gone with his father, David Andersen, to a carpentry job located in the 8300 block of Newell Road. At some point, Daniel mentioned he was cold and wished to go inside. This was the last time he was reportedly seen. At the time of his disappearance, Daniel was a nursery school student at the Malcolm Price Laboratory School.

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Last Seen: Jan 25, 1992

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  • IA- Daniel John Andersen, 4, Waterloo, 25 January 1992
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