Missing Merrionette Park bar employee found dead, family says

Dan Davis' body was discovered in Blue Island after he went missing in November

Mar. 10, 2026 at 9:20pm

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The family of Dan Davis, a missing bar employee from Merrionette Park, Illinois, has confirmed that a body found in the south suburbs was his. Davis went missing on November 25 after being involved in a car crash near 119th Street and Avers Avenue in unincorporated Alsip. His family believes he may have had a medical episode prior to the crash. On Monday, his body was discovered in Blue Island, according to the medical examiner.

Why it matters

The disappearance and tragic death of Dan Davis, a local bar employee, has deeply impacted his family and the Merrionette Park community. The case highlights the challenges of missing persons investigations and the importance of providing support to grieving families during difficult times.

The details

According to his daughter Wendy, Davis' body was found on Monday in the 3300 block of Wireton Road in Blue Island. The Cook County Sheriff's Office had previously released body cam footage showing Davis being dropped off at the bar where he worked, 115 Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, around 12:30 a.m. on November 25, the night he went missing.

  • Dan Davis went missing on November 25, 2025 after being involved in a car crash.
  • His body was found on March 10, 2026.

The players

Dan Davis

A bar employee from Merrionette Park, Illinois who went missing in November 2025 and was later found dead.

Wendy Davis

The daughter of Dan Davis who confirmed the discovery of her father's body.

Cook County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that released body cam footage related to Davis' disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Wendy Davis, Daughter of Dan Davis

“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.”

— Wendy Davis, Daughter of Dan Davis

What’s next

The medical examiner will determine the official cause of Dan Davis' death, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death will continue.

The takeaway

The tragic loss of Dan Davis has deeply impacted his family and community, underscoring the importance of providing support and resources for missing persons cases and their loved ones during difficult times.