On May 3, 2008, Daniel
and his girlfriend Sara were having a quiet night in. After seven years
together, they were enjoying a date night watching a movie at Sara's
house in Madison, Indiana. Sara dosed off at approximately midnight (May
4).
Daniel had been wearing
either a light blue or white t-shirt, long tan shorts, and brown suede
tennis shoes. He might have been wearing a black, leather-like jacket.
Sara awoke around 4 am on May 4. She had received a text from Daniel saying that he loved her.
Within five minutes of receiving his text, she tried to call him back, but he did not answer. This was the last contact anyone had with Daniel.
A week later, Daniel's 1999 Gold Chrysler Sebring Convertible was found on Green Hill Drive. Greenhill Drive is located near Clifty Falls State Park. The park is a great place for hiking and many students from the local college hike the area during the early fall and spring months.
Daniel was raised in the
area and was believed to know the area well. So he was known to have
hiked the area in the past. Why would Daniel go hiking at 4 in the
morning? It would have been about 42 degrees at this time in the morning
and hiking in shorts would be uncomfortable.
The car was not locked
when the car was found. Daniel's wallet, credit cards and Identification
were found in the vehicle. Meanwhile, his keys and cellphone were not
found in the vehicle. Daniel's parents said that it was out of character
for Daniel to leave his car unlocked. Daniel would even lock his car
even if it was parked in the driveway of their home.
The car was gone through
by Indiana State Police crime scene investigators, but no evidence was
found in the car that could lead to figuring out what happened to Daniel
Reaves.
A search of Clifty Falls
State Park was conducted on May 10 of 2008. The park is filled with
caves, railroad tunnels, and waterfalls that make the area treacherous.
The park covers approximately two square miles.
Authorities found
nothing in the park that was tied to Daniel Reaves. They believe that
someone knows what happened to Daniel Reaves. Anyone with information is asked to contact one of the following:
Jefferson County
Sheriff's Department
812-265-2648
Indiana State Police
812-689-5000
__________________Sources___________________________
"Daniel Reaves: No Clues
in Disappearance." Courier Staff Reporter. May 3, 2012. Madison
Courier.
https://madisoncourier.com/Content/News/News/Article/Daniel-Reaves-No-clues-into-disappearance/178/961/69420
"Daniel Reaves." Indiana State Police. http://www.in.gov/isp/2882.htm
Daniel Reaves. The Charley Project. http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/r/reaves_daniel.html
"Family Still Hopeful 4
Years After Disappearance." RTV6 The Indy Channel. April 30, 2012.
http://www.theindychannel.com/news/family-still-hopeful-4-years-after-disappearance
"S. Indiana Man Missing
for Nearly 3 Weeks." Radio. WDRB.
http://www.wdrb.com/story/8362484/s-indiana-man-missing-for-nearly-3-weeks?clienttype=printable
Weather. https://www.usclimatedata.com/climate/madison/indiana/united-states/usin0386/2008/5
This missing person case needs investigation I can't understand why does anyone think he just walked off if this were a female people would want to know Daniel deserves the same respect did he go out to meet someone? Did he run into someone who he knew ? who's out at 4 in the morning ? This is unacceptable that this young man can just disappear who has his phone? Did he even drive his car where it was parked ? If harm came to him who and why so many unanswered questions
ReplyDeleteI wonder the same things. Did they ping his phone? If so did it last ping where the car was found or elsewhere?
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