Name: Joseph Wayne Daggett
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: March 1, 1988
Location Last Seen: Fort Stockton, Pecos County, Texas
Date of Birth: September 18, 1960
Age: 27 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 185 lbs
Hair Color: Red
Eye Color: Green
Nickname/Alias: Joe
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Light complexion with noticeable freckles; full beard and a mustache at the time of disappearance
Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown
Clothing: Wite, long sleeved western shirt with grey pinstripes; wheat colored Wrangler jeans; brown cowboy boots
Jewelry: Possibly wearing a gold box square link necklace; gold Seiko watch with a white face; gold "Uvalde Jr. College" graduation ring, dated 1981; gold horseshoe ring with 11 diamonds; solid brass custom belt buckle
Additional Personal Items: Black felt cowboy hat; carrying a Morgan Silver Dollar money clip
Joseph Daggett was last seen on March 1, 1988, in Fort Stockton, TX. He was last seen between 22.30 and 23.00 on March 1 when he left the residence of a friend in Fort Stockton, to head back home to his ranch.
Joseph's pickup truck, still loaded with feed, was found at the Midland International Airport.
During the first few months after the disappearance, horseback riders searched several locations, looking for Daggett's body.
In 2011, a man was convicted of capital murder in the disappearance of Joseph. His remains have yet to be found.
Agency Name: Texas Department of Public Safety
Agency Contact Person: Missing Persons Clearinghouse
Agency Phone Number: 512-424-5074
Agency E-Mail: mpch@dps.texas.gov
Agency Case Number: M8804001
Agency Name: Pecos County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 432-336-3521
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 88-194
Agency Name: Texas Rangers Company E
Agency Contact Person: Sgt. Brian Burzynski
Agency Phone Number: 432-336-3414
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: RE199900011
NCIC Case Number: M-295374377
NamUs Case Number: 10027
NamUs
TX DPS
Fort Stockton Pioneer - Jan. 9, 2008
San Antonio Express - Nov. 9, 2011
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 03-04-2024 - By: aw
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
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