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Daniel Davis

Case from Speedway, IN dated Nov 17, 1978

Victim Details

Daniel Roy Danny Davis

Male

White / Caucasian

Speedway

IN

1978-11-17

16

Daniel

Davis

07/24/2026

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In the quiet town of Speedway, Indiana, a horrific crime in November 1978 shattered the community's sense of security and left a lasting scar. The life of 16-year-old Daniel Roy 'Danny' Davis, a white male, was tragically cut short in what became chillingly known as the 'Burger Chef Murders.' A new employee at the local Burger Chef, Davis had just started his job as a cook and was looking forward to a future where he hoped to pursue photography and join the Air Force after high school.

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  • Murdered: Daniel Davis | Speedway, IN | Uncovered
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