The body of Chicago father Dan Davis, who went missing last November, has been discovered in Blue Island, his daughter said.
His daughter, Wendy Davis, said her father’s body was discovered in a woodland preserve on Monday. No more information has been shared.
In a statement posted to Facebook, Davis wrote in part, “The update I never wanted to make. Three and a half months of agony has finally come to a close. As of yesterday afternoon, my dad was located, but is no longer with us.”
“It’s an eerie feeling – thank god this terrible chapter of constant unknown is finally over. But now starts a new terrible chapter without my smarter, goofier, and relentlessly selfless other half,” the statement continued. “This is the news we’ve all been expecting in a way, but nothing really prepares you for it.”
Davis, 59, was last seen on November 25, 2025, at his workplace, the 115 Bourbon Street bar in Merrionette Park, Illinois.
His daughter also praised officers from the Chicago, Blue Island, and Merrionette Park police departments, as well as the Cook County Sheriff’s Department, for their assistance and comfort during the months-long search.
He was involved in a car accident the day before he went missing in unincorporated Alsip. He was suspected to have sustained a brain injury, but he refused medical attention.
Cook County sheriff’s deputies dropped him off at his job about 12:30 a.m. that day. The sheriff’s department revealed bodycam video showing him having trouble walking.
His family suspected he had a medical issue before going missing. Wendy Davis expanded her hunt for her father to a national level in February.
Full statement from Wendy Davis
The update I never wanted to make. Three and a half months of agony has finally come to a close. As of yesterday afternoon, my dad was located, but is no longer with us.
It’s an eerie feeling – thank god this terrible chapter of constant unknown is finally over. But now starts a new terrible chapter without my smarter, goofier, and relentlessly selfless other half. This is the news we’ve all been expecting in a way, but nothing really prepares you for it. I’ve never laughed harder with anybody than I have with my dad. And I can’t wait to do it again someday.
I don’t have many words right now besides thank you. The virality of dad’s case is something none of us expected. The support from millions of people across the whole world carried our spirits high throughout these last few months. Without you, we would be nowhere. I do want to thank a few specific people…
– Detective Kerlin with CPD – for answering my calls/texts at every hour of the day and leading this investigation like a damn hero. I trusted you with everything and you never once failed us. I can’t explain how lucky we were to have you.
– Chief Haywood with Blue Island Fire Department – for being the most selfless person and using every single resource within your capabilities no questions asked.
– Chief Ramierez with Marionette Park PD – for being kind and compassionate before anything else and straight to action anytime we asked for anything.
– Commander Moran with Cook County – for calming me with your expertise and keeping me prepared for every next step.
– Organizations like Cook County Forest Preserve Police, Code 3 SAR, SAR Sheps, and others for sacrificing your time to do comprehensive searches throughout the whole area, even when the weather was trash.
– And finally, to all of YOU – Whether you were on our crazy group chat of 100+ core search party members, a south side resident that searched for us in your spare time, or if you live thousands of miles away and have supported us from a distance – I truly don’t know how to properly thank everyone here. I won’t ever be able to process how far this reached. If nothing else, I can confidently say this whole thing gave me so much more faith in humanity. Dad would never ever believe this. He would sure hate being a celebrity though. Lol.
That’s it for now. Just thank you thank you to everyone who helped us in every single way they could. Not a single gesture went unnoticed. I am so glad dad is so loved. #FamousDan
