206 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Danny Dayton

Death by Force
Case Description
Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Danny Dayton, a 23-year-old resident of Springfield, Missouri, tragically passed away on November 11, 2017. Born on February 21, 1994, in Springfield, Danny was known for his active participation in various school programs and extracurricular activities, including the debate team and wrestling team at Central High School. After graduating, he joined the Navy and was honorably discharged. Danny worked at Steak-n-Shake and enjoyed hobbies such as playing video games, reading, and boxing.

Th ...Read More
Links to Additional Sources (4)
See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Springfield man charged in half-brother's fatal shooting
  • 'I just did it': Man charged in Saturday homicide in Springfield
    •     ...View 2 additional sources
    Victim Details

    Danny Dayton

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Springfield

    MO

    2017-11-11

    23

    Danny

    Dayton

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been following Danny Dayton's case and something's been on my mind regarding ... ...Read More
    09/30/2024
    I've been following Danny Dayton's case, and while all aspects of this tragedy are deeply distressin... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
    The aspect of Danny's case that stays with me the most is the sheer senselessness of it all. How do ... ...Read More
    11/23/2023
    Other Cases from Springfield, Missouri

    Anthony Correa

    Death: Sep 10, 2018
    Anthony Correa, a 27-year-old resident of Springfield, Missouri, tragically lost his life on Septemb m ...Read More

    Stephen Dowd

    Death: Dec 29, 2017
    Stephen G. Dowd, aged 41, tragically passed away on December 29, 2017, in Springfield, Missouri. Bor o ...Read More

    Trevor Fantroy

    Death: Nov 15, 2014
    Trevor Fantroy, aged 43, was one of four victims fatally shot on November 15, 2014, at the Economy I ...Read More

    Chaviz Nguyen

    Death: Nov 14, 2023
    On November 14, 2023, 26-year-old Chaviz Nguyen was fatally shot while traveling in a vehicle near t ...Read More

    Ryan William Altman

    Death: Jan 28, 2021
    Ryan William Altman, aged 33, tragically lost his life on January 28, 2021, in Springfield, Missouri r ...Read More

    Kayden Dorrell Morton

    Death: Jun 25, 2023
    On June 25, 2023, at approximately 5:42 p.m., the Springfield Police Department responded to a repor o ...Read More

    Jacob Rowden

    Death: Apr 21, 2021
    Jacob Wayne Rowden, a 28-year-old resident of Springfield, Missouri, tragically lost his life on Apr p ...Read More