Left: Jackson, circa 1989; Middle: Age progressed to 37 years (circa 2015); Right: Age progressed to 43 years (circa 2021)
Left: Jackson, circa 1989; Middle: Age progressed to 37 years (circa 2015); Right: Age progressed to 43 years (circa 2021)
Name: Danny Randall Jackson
Case Classification: Non Family Abduction
Missing Since: August 25, 1989
Location Last Seen: Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida
Date of Birth: August 10, 1977
Age: 12 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 4'0"
Weight: 45 pounds
Hair Color: Brown, straight hair
Eye Color: Blue
Nickname/Alias: Randy
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Fair complexion with a few freckles. Thin build.
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available
Clothing: A yellow "Jam: shirt with black triangles, white shorts, and white tennis shoes with black trim
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
Jackson disappeared from Gainesville, Florida on August 25, 1989. Witnesses claim to have seen him outside a home just two houses down from his own at approximately 20:30 in the evening. The last certain sight of Randy was by his brother and a friend, who were in the neighbor's house. Randy was in the man's car listening to the radio, and the man was outside watching Randy. The neighbor came in and announced he was going to bed. The family believed Randy was spending the night at a friend's home. When he didn't come home the following day, a search of the neighborhood began. Then, the police were called.
Jackson may have been spotted some time later in a vehicle with two unidentified Caucasian males. The first male is described as being approximately 20 - 22 years old at the time with a medium build. He had brown hair, which was pulled back into a ponytail. The second male is described as being approximately 18 - 20 years old, 5'8 and 150 pounds. He had brown hair and a mustache. They were driving a 1978 or 1979 brown four-door “Chevrolet Impala” with possible damage to the right front panel. The car was never recovered by police.
Jackson liked skateboarding, dancing and fishing. He was mischievous, funny and probably had ADHD (hyperactivity). He lived at 3510 NE 11th Terrace with three older brothers and a little sister. He attended Rawlings Elementary School. Foul play is suspected
Agency Name: Gainesville Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Sergeant David Blizzard
Agency Phone Number: 352-393-6715
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 89-16454
NamUs Case Number: #MP6211
NCIC Case Number: M-385310036
NCMEC Case Number: NCMC730217
NamUs
NCMEC
America’s Most Wanted
The Gainesville Sun
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Florida Missing Children Information Clearinghouse
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 10/11/2022 - By: kc
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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