Found Deceased AL - Daniel Rickett, 17, Birmingham, 8 Feb 2018

[Gardener1850]

[h=1]Missing Birmingham teen could be in danger, police say[/h]

Daniel Rickett was last seen by family and friends on Feb. 8, said Sgt. Bryan Shelton. Rickett had eye surgery the previous day and is supposed to be on a list of medications.

Shelton said it is believed Rickett is in danger of physical harm. "His mother stated to police that this is not like him to just disappear,'' he said.
Rickett is described as a black male. He is 5-feet, 6-inches tall and weighs about 135 pounds. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Birmingham police Det. Valentine at 205-908-6828, or 205-297-8413 or 205-328-9311.

http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2018/02/missing_birmingham_teen_could.html

 

[JerseyGirl]

A $2,500 reward for information on his whereabouts is now being offered by a private citizen.

http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2018/03/its_very_stressful_carver_high.html

 

[Gardener1850]

Body of unidentified black male found in Birmingham Lake: http://www.trussvilletribune.com/2018/03/07/police-investigating-body-found-in-birmingham-lake/

 

[always reading]

Body of unidentified black male found in Birmingham Lake: http://www.trussvilletribune.com/2018/03/07/police-investigating-body-found-in-birmingham-lake/

Oh no, I hope it's not him. So did he just walk out the door? After eye surgery??

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[Gardener1850]

Body of unidentified black male found in Birmingham Lake: http://www.trussvilletribune.com/2018/03/07/police-investigating-body-found-in-birmingham-lake/

Body identified as Morris Tubbs: http://www.wsfa.com/story/37668988/update-body-found-in-east-lake-park-identified

Where is Daniel?

 

[JerseyGirl]

Teams of searchers will fan out over the several Birmingham neighborhoods Saturday.

Family and friends are asking for volunteers to help in their search. They plan to walk the streets of Fountain Heights, Druid Hills and surrounding areas. The search will begin at 11 a.m. at the Fountain Heights Recreation Center located at 1101 15th Avenue North.

http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2018/03/volunteers_sought_in_search_fo.html

 

[JerseyGirl]

The reward for information on a missing Birmingham high school student has now been raised to $3,000.

http://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2018/04/reward_increased_in_case_missi.html

 

[True North]

I hope they find him soon

 

[Gardener1850]

Unidentified body found in shallow grave in Birmingham: Authorities: Body found in shallow grave in Walker County

 

[MFH]

Mother seeking answers months after her son goes missing

So sad. So little to go on and so little publicity in this case. I was glad to see an article pop up today though. Where could he be?

 

[MFH]

The local news ABC33/40 did a few seconds on Daniel this morning. He is still missing. So sad for his family. Indidnt see any new articles on him though.

 

[cybervampira]

Where is Daniel Rickett?

Today marks one year since Carver High School Student, Daniel Rickett disappeared. If you have any information contact Birmingham Police. This family wants closure and needs more support.

His family is having a vigil at Fountain Heights Park at 5pm.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=396246457849723

 

[Gardener1850]

Daniel was added to NAMUS: The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

Circumstances of Disappearance
Daniel who recently had surgery on his left eye, left his parents home between 2/7/2018 and 2/8/2018 heading in an unknown direction. Daniel did not have his cell phone with him at the time of his disappearance. He was last seen by his material sister in the Evergreen Bottom Community.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Gone without a trace? Misery, mystery linger in these Alabama missing child cases

Daniel, a senior at Carver High School, was set to graduate with plans to join the U.S. Air Force like his father, who is now retired from the service.

Daniel was last seen Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. He had spent some time with his older sister that day and then they went their separate ways in the 1100 block of 12th Court North. Daniel had eye surgery the day before he disappeared after he had been hit in the eye by a rock on the interstate.

Birmingham police distributed a flyer and family members organized searches for Daniel, but to no avail.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Numerous missing persons cases in Alabama

 

[iulia]

Article from February 2020

Candlelight vigil to mark 2nd anniversary of Birmingham teen's disappearance

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) — Daniel Rickett would be 19-years-old this year, but his family hasn't celebrated his birthday in two years, since he disappeared from his mother's home on February 8, 2018.

Now two years later, his family is organizing a candle lit vigil to honor the memory of Daniel and hopefully spark interest in his case again.

 

[iulia]

Daniel Lee Rickett – The Charley Project

Daniel Lee Rickett

Missing Since 02/07/2018
Missing From Birmingham, Alabama
Classification Endangered Missing
Sex Male
Race Black
Age 17 years old
Height and Weight 5'3, 135 pounds
Medical Conditions Daniel had surgery on his left eye the day before his disappearance. He was under follow-up care from the operation and was supposed to take several medications.
Distinguishing Characteristics African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Daniel has a tattoo of a ribbon and the name "Jenny" his upper arm; a photo of it is posted with this case summary.

Details of Disappearance
Daniel was last seen in Birmingham, Alabama on February 7, 2018. He spent some time that day with his older sister, one of his four siblings, and was last seen when he parted ways with her in the 1100 block of 12th Court north. He wasn't carrying a cellular phone at the time of his disappearance. He has never been heard from again.

Daniel was a senior at Carver High School at the time of his disappearance, and planned to join the Air Force when he graduated in the spring; his father is a retired Air Force veteran. He was close to his family and it's uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning. His case remains unsolved.

 

[Darling136]

Human remains found in burned car identified as missing Birmingham teenager; homicide investigation underway

Found deceased and homicide investigation

 

[Dylansmom08]

How could this have gone unnoticed for that long? I would think even in a rural area burning a vehicle would produce enough smoke to draw some attention and to burn a body it would have to be burning for a period of time. This is so sad my thoughts and prayers goes out to his family.

 

[cass523]

Remains of Daniel Rickett identified years after disappearing in Birmingham