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
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"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
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