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Dana Olson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bradenton, Florida on Jun 1, 1998

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Victim Details

Sep 1, 2010

Feb 9, 2023

Dana

Olson

72

44

65 inches

67 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 1, 1998

Bradenton

Florida

Manatee County

No

8984

Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Bradenton

Florida

Manatee County

34205

600 Highway 301 Boulevard West, Florida

9417473011

County

Law Enforcement

1998-34416

Sep 21, 1998

Manatee County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8047) and 2 other sources
Dana Olson, a 44-year-old man, was last seen in Bradenton, Florida, on June 1, 1998. At the time of his disappearance, Olson was living with two other men. His family in New York became concerned and reported him missing after a friend inquired about his whereabouts, as they had not heard from him in some time. The exact circumstances and date of his disappearance remain unclear, with few details available about what might have happened.

Olson is described as standing between 5'4" and 5'6" tall, weighing approximately 140 to 150 pounds, with graying brown hair and blue eyes. A distinguishing feature is a deformed leg resulting from a traffic accident. Despite investigations, there have been no significant leads, and Olson's case remains unsolved, with authorities still seeking information that could help locate him. Both DNA and fingerprint records are available for identification purposes.
Last Seen: Jun 1, 1998

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  • Dana H. Olson - The Charley Project
  • John Doe age 40-60 Atlanta, Georgia September 11 ... - YouTube

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP179
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP179 • Found Jun 18, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP8112
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP8112 • Found Nov 8, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP182
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP182 • Found Aug 14, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 44
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida - unidentified case UP1027
    John Doe — Winter Garden, Florida
    UP1027 • Found Dec 8, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%95 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Okeechobee, Florida
    UP1047 • Found Jun 26, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 63%100 lb vs 140–150 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Ocala, Florida
    UP1071 • Found Aug 9, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Pompano Beach, Florida
    UP1073 • Found Jan 31, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 46–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 60%174 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%144 lb vs 140–150 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Plant City, Florida - unidentified case UP90
    John Doe — Plant City, Florida
    UP90 • Found Mar 11, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 16–99 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 140–150 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Arcadia, Florida
    UP1057 • Found Nov 23, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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