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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5731) and 2 other sources
Danny Wayne Ratton, age 30, was last seen on August 20, 2005, in Eagle Lake, Florida. He lived in the 300 block of West Assembly Street and told his mother that day he was going out to get high. He was carrying a lunchbox and a backpack when he left and has not been seen or heard from since. His mother reported him missing on September 2, 2005, after realizing he had not returned. Ratton was known to have a history of drug use, particularly methamphetamine, and had prior convictions related to drug possession.

At the time of his disappearance, Ratton had tattoos on both arms, including a skull and a Nazi symbol, and was known to wear an earring in his left ear. Despite various rumors suggesting that he may have been murdered, no solid evidence has emerged to support these claims. His case remains unsolved, and he is still considered an endangered missing person. Investigators believe his disappearance may be connected to his involvement in drug-related activities. Ratton also had relatives in Georgia and Alabama, and he had worked in construction.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information about his whereabouts, but his case remains a mystery nearly two decades later.

Last Seen: Aug 20, 2005

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: skull, arm
83%Moderate
John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP2299
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP2299 • Found Nov 11, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 82%160 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP78
John Doe — Tampa, Florida
UP78 • Found May 21, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 62%172 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP102755
John Doe — Florida
UP102755 • Found Jan 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 81%93–104 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida - unidentified case UP4911
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
UP4911 • Found Jun 2, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 15%194 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP7908 • Found Jul 22, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–59 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Ormond Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1021
John Doe — Ormond Beach, Florida
UP1021 • Found Jan 27, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 90%155 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP79499 • Found Nov 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"–5'10"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 130–135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Kissimmee, Florida
UP16837 • Found Sep 29, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida - unidentified case UP7696
John Doe — Ft Myers, Florida
UP7696 • Found Mar 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'6"–5'10"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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