Missing man’s last-known moments captured on camera | Missing

[@CALB2009]

My son Michael is the same age as Dane and looking back, his initial symptoms of Schizophrenia began during the pandemic too. He managed to graduate from college in December of 2020, but by 2022 he had a psychotic break and was formally diagnosed with Schizophrenia. Even with medication, my son has not fully stabilized.... every hour of every day, I worry about Michael's life and safety. My heart goes out to Dane's Mom & family.... this is a story that resonates with me deeply. I will share Dane's story with everyone I know and continue to do what I can to help!! Thank you Marni & News Nation!

[@frankjamesbonarrigo7162]

what about clozapine?

[@jille659]

My prayers are with you. How old is your son?

[@jille659]

Thank God she's home. Sending love and prayers for her to heal. 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@katiejo1095]

I have read several medical articles stating that T. gondii has been found to cause Schizophrenia.

[@cathysUtubeXOXO]

I'm confused about this. Before the pandemic there were no signs of schizophrenia? How does this happen to someone who has a healthy daily routine and no sign of mental health issues? I'm trying to understand the reason for this. Thank you and I want you to know I'm sorry you are going through what you are going through.

[@GerardoSangronis]

Thank you News Nation for giving a space to people who is grieving and suffering for disappeared loved ones

[@icare4you123]

Some cable channel should run the photos of the missing 24/7. It would be better than CSPAN.

[@jamirfilms]

Dane is lucky to have such a great mom ❤

[@Stressymessyjessie0]

I agree ❤

[@Jennsagypsy]

Prayers for Danes mom 🙏❤️

[@BrendaEaster-c8k]

I find this mom very annoying. She is a loving mom, I get that, but she is cloying and repetitive.

[@amberackerson5916]

@@BrendaEaster-c8kI disagree completely.

[@lilycalir6515]

@@BrendaEaster-c8kshe is grieving and u find her annoying? OK!

[@chartmann43]

Thank you for covering this story about Dane too in today’s segment. I’m from California and I’ve been looking for him anytime I can. Share his story about every day. This guy has got to be out there somewhere lost in his mind

[@brettdeb1]

thank you!!!

[@tamarabradberry9299]

I hope you find him alive and he can get help. I too have a son with schizophrenia and have this sooo resonates with me. My son graduated (somehow) from engineering school too. He is currently stable on meds. Seriously, I will pray for your son tonight.

[@breathoflifeacres939]

My son also has schizophrenia and it has been devastating 😢

[@sunflower8035]

We have several family members with this illness one on medication, one who refuses medication, a sister who refused medication and took her life, & now my niece has been diagnosed after some serious break downs. They are extremely intelligent loving people. It’s heart wrenching, you feel as though you hit a brick wall daily. Praying for both of you.

[@fioregiallo]

Somehow? Yeah you sound sooooo supportive. You really believe in him, huh. 🙄

[@LH-ot5rk]

@@fioregialloWhat an immature comment. What she means is how he managed to juggle his classes, studies, AND mental illness all at the same time. Successfully balancing things in college is difficult on a good day, much less while experiencing a mental break.

[@Villanelle2]

My son has been diagnosed with schizoaffective and his journey to stabilize his symptoms has been nothing short of courageous. He is so talented and so smart and the absolute internal strength a young man must have to get up every day and pursue their goals in the face of frightening symptoms. I fear for his future I hope he can stay safe and find some measure of peace and happiness.

[@bindilove3899]

I live in California and I’ve never heard about this missing man. 😲😲😲 I’ll be looking now and praying for this young man. ❤️

[@Gigi77759]

My heart goes out to this family . I pray this story has a happy ending.

[@juliegeraci]

Thank you so much for posting this. Don't ever give up hope on our missing. I live in Sonora. This is 100% on my radar.

[@sunflower8035]

These stories are so very sad. Dane’s story especially resonates. My sister was such a kind, loving person. She was a person with money and gave gave to help others. But all the money in the world couldn’t save her. She began having serious paranoia and believed the government was out to get her and mentioned she had a target on her back. She would jot down license plates, had thousands! She thought all those people were out to get her. Sadly, she ended her life in 2019. We are heartbroken and my brother in law is wrecked. Praying for a safe return for all these families. 🙏🏽

[@susanmurphy5647]

So sorry for your loss, I wish you and your family healing, health and happiness, bless you all love and peace✌️💜 merry Christmas 🎄 all the best for 2025! Love from Manchester 🐝🇬🇧🎄

[@melanieoliver302]

❤❤❤

[@lorimiller4301]

My condolences to you and yours. Touching story. Something was wrong. I'm glad she isn't suffering anymore. It must've been terrible for her. May your burden be lighter knowing she is fine now and still interacting and watching all of you. She will be right there the second you go Home. We come from the otherside and we return after each life. There's nothing to do or be. There's nothing to be afraid of.

[@blondiex315]

Luigi Mangione was reported missing by his mother too. 👀

[@jille659]

​@@blondiex315 I didn't realize that.

[@tkoborny]

I hope your son is found. I live in Northern California in 2013 My son was diagnosed with schizophrenia. For years I was terrified he would get lost, delusional, paranoid, unable to find enough reality to contact home. Medication has helped him and he was conserved.

[@kimpenwell2625]

My heart breaks for the parents of missing children, no matter WHAT age. I hope Dane is somewhere he can be found and make it home safe. ❤❤❤

[@Leeann-n8k]

Just like Hanna Cobayashi ,her dad killed himself bc she was missing but they just found her safe in Mexico she wanted to disconnect😮now her dad is dead and she’s fine!!sad,she must feel responsible for her dad!! That was selfish of her to make her family worry😮but she’s ok

[@sterlinggrigg1150]

❤

[@joligemeaux]

Im near Oakdale and I frequent Santa Cruz quite often. I will definitely be on the lookout for him 🙏

[@AustinB.3322]

I'm so sorry, mama. I hope he comes home soon.

[@brettdeb1]

thank you

[@Dulce77]

This "Missing" segment is long overdue. I have my eyes open. So many of us have high hopes that Dane will be found soon.

[@yolousee]

praying that dane is in his safety zone and a decent person helps this family to hear from their son / brother

[@lr8763]

Watching this has inspired me to look closer at every homeless and drifter like person I pass to see who they might be . 🙏 Looking for Dane .

[@makesmewonder6497]

God bless you for your kind heart because most people consciously ignore them. "Every one of them is Jesus in disguise" Mother Teresa❤️

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

That’s great, snap pictures and note location so hopefully you can make connections for missing people ! I don’t live where there are homeless people but I sure see the importance of helping these people and hurting families ❤

[@krampus3814]

Judging by the other comments, I am not the only one thinking about that.

[@heidilove2016]

Prayers for Dane! I hope he is found soon and brought back to his beautiful loving Mama. What a nightmare for the entire family. There is always hope.

[@AmEchad36]

We’ve been following the story about Dane Elkins missing since the beginning. We’ve been praying for all of you, Deborah, and we will continue to do so. Hoping you’re reunited soon. A Chanukah miracle would be magnificent! 🙏🏼

[@brettdeb1]

thank you

[@snoodlebug1800]

y’all know exactly who you thought this was at first glance from the thumbnail

[@ShredderTainment]

Came here to say that.

[@statemoneyclaim8051]

And you know it 💯

[@MerakiJourney-p9j]

❤ yes

[@Christina-71]

It's crazy! I've never even heard of this missing young man's case or seen pictures of him, but he dissappeared 4 years ago and talking about the CIA. But he's also a doppelganger for the alleged shooter of the UHC CEO?

[@cygnevara8400]

mmhmmm.....strikingly similiar

[@iambeiam]

I hope Dane is found. I can’t even bear when my brother does not send me a message even if it’s short because I worry about him living on his own overseas.

[@normapena2393]

My niece Angela Nix has been missing since before Thanksgiving in Anchorage Alaska, nobody has seen or heard from her at all, it's like she just disappeared, this is not like her especially now around the holidays she would of atleast talked to someone by now, we really need all the help and prayers we can get to bring her home safe!

[@traveler320ak7]

I live in Anchorage. I will look for any articles about her now. Lots of homeless walk near our home..who knows. We might see her if she is still in town. I just found her photo. If i see her I will contact the police.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Four years already? Geez. I thought this would be something more recent. What a good looking guy. Hope he is safe and somehow gets reunited with his family. How devastating for the family.

[@Twiddledup]

He is my my sons age, I only have one one child, I can’t imagine what turmoil this family is going through. He’s in my prayers, he is a handsome guy just like my son, my heart breaks for this Mother and so many other parents that missing children… so heart wrenching! Praying for all‼️‼️‼️

[@quantumpotential7639]

Please come home Dane. Your family misses you so much and are suffering as a result. Try calling if you can. Use a pay phone and call collect.

[@3rdcoastcopwatch]

❤

[@claremaidofthewave251]

From the UK wishing you the very best that you find Dane alive.❤🤞🏻x

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Me too 🙏

[@rebeccab.463]

"He seemed a little scared of the government..." and they want to convince us that this was/is a sign of psychosis.

[@SallyMars]

I’d think it was psychotic if people weren’t afraid of the government lol

[@miazooxo]

If it all you think about and feel like your constantly being followed.. then it is psychotic

[@Villanelle2]

Psychotic symptoms and distrust of government are very different.

[@triplegoddess3404]

Yep sounds like psychosis . I doubt the government were actually after him . I've had psychosis myself before and I had all sorts of delusions!

[@kkurt2k]

What an amazing mom, he looks so familiar sheesh…I’ll keep my eyes peeled, prayers for Dane

[@hollyharris1874]

My worst nightmare. To Dane's Mom, your strength, hope, & love are truly inspiring! I believe you'll bring him home! 🌼🍀

[@DReardon-hq2vb]

My heart is with this mother. My son is disappeared now. The police won't help and half of our family is in complete denial. They shielded my son from getting the help he needed, helped him get across the country, and then washed their hands of him. It's a nightmare.

[@cathysUtubeXOXO]

Can you reach out to News Nation?

[@Leeann-n8k]

Who shielded ur son from getting help?and who got him into another country? I have so many questions!where was he last seen?sounds terrible!im sorry ur going thru this!I exhausted u the best to find him!how can someone help?

[@Lydia-Frost]

​@Leeann-n8k Across the country would mean east vs west or north vs south. I'm guessing the family said, "Come live with us where no one will force rules on you." But then they dumped him when they realized that he wasn't mentally healthy and easy to deal with. A lot of people are idealistic and can't handle hard reality, nor are they accountable for their actions. They just make up more excuses for their narrative to stay in their idealistic ways.

[@sharondoan1447]

I will pray that someone sees Dane and is able to take a clear photo. To know a location means an increased possibility of the Elkins family finding Dane. If they can find him without alarming him , they will have some peace of mind that he is alive. Right now that would be a huge relief..

[@JohnnaAcuff]

I will look for him around Tulare County. I'm praying you guys are reunited soon.

[@beverlylawyer2286]

Crying, while telling this, my beautiful cousin Bunny, been missing for many years, I know she is Resting Easy now, had mental sickness in 40's or soo, government paranoia and the like

[@JulieRushworth-k4w]

Government paranoia has some truths..

[@QueenofArgyle2525]

I do hope these parents do find their children and they are okay

[@KeriHill-w3v]

Very strange, he looks so much like the first picture that came out of the CEO shooter…

[@gretchensaaduddin5123]

Exactly...with CIA involvement? They are not showing the shooter's picture any more either. That shooting was fishy from the start too. CIA would take advantage of a kid like Dane too.

[@Iamblueskeyes]

@@KeriHill-w3v there’s a resemblance for sure, but it isn’t Dane. The taxi cab suspect photo shows the shooter had very dark eyes. Dane’s are strikingly green. Definitely not the same person!

[@mariejones3913]

Interesting timing for this post

[@Iamblueskeyes]

There have been many posts and stories about the search for Dane. I have been part of the kindness group on FB for over a year and have been following his story. My heart breaks for his Mother, her kindness and courage is truly amazing. Praying he will be found soon…

[@Omnihilo]

Interesting timing for the algo to pick it up.

[@flyinsquirrel48]

How so interesting timing ‘@ mariejones3913 ?

[@Iamblueskeyes]

@@Omnihilo most likely due to all of the comments on the recent TikTok video. The good thing about the speculative comments is it is bringing Dane’s story to light and hopefully he will be found and reunited with his family who have been desperately searching for him 💙

[@victoriachealsy2110]

I'm from the uk hoping you find dane elkins your son alive and that he can return back to his family

[@bettyjisko7138]

Prayers for the success of finding your son Dane. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@BobbieXxoo]

I feel this Mama’s pain. This is the 1st time I’ve heard of this case but I will pray and keep an eye out. I’m in a totally different state but you never know!!!

[@izzybizzy9589]

He looks like Luigi

[@gem3639]

RIGHT!!!! and is an engineer too!!! What's going on?

[@Iamblueskeyes]

@@izzybizzy9589 there is a resemblance, but Dane is not the shooter. The good thing about such speculative comments is that they are bringing light to Dane’s story and helping him to be found and reunited with his family who have been desperately searching for him 🙏💙

[@nomejc13]

And mention a cia story ..

[@aliceinoregonland3942]

No he doesn't! The only thing they have in common is the dark curly hair and thick eyebrows! The facial features look nothing alike!

[@civilpanda9422]

I hope this little boy is safely returned to his family. I cannot imagine the worry they are enduring. 😢

[@anupamaprasanna3339]

Really hope Dane finds his way back home soon.

[@tracyschundlemire2586]

I thought this looks more like the CEO shooter than the one that is being accused

[@makaylawhite1888]

Came for this comment!

[@Freedomfighter20251]

It's not the guy wtf 😒 is wrong with your brain 🧠?

[@makaylawhite1888]

@@Freedomfighter20251 absolutely no one said he’s the guy. She simply commented his appearance resembles the shooter, which is true. Use critical thinking skills, please😟

[@ShredderTainment]

@@Freedomfighter20251 there you are again trying to shame people. We are all wondering, what is your problem? Hahaha!

[@tracyschundlemire2586]

@ looks like him that’s what’s with my brain!

[@Metaphysicalgrl]

How about the murdered and missing indigenous women, men and children in the USA. Don't they deserve recognition as well?

[@Leah-br6xu]

Awe him & his sister are like me & my brother. I hope he’s found and feels the love and care his family clearly have for him & returns home soon

[@megzserrato8605]

I live in southern Oregon. I will keep a vigilant eye out for him🤗♥️ PRAYING FOR HIM AND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AS WELL 🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️

[@TightyWhiteyTrash]

I live outside *Los Angeles* & it’s the first time I’ve ever heard of the case after 4 years. I wonder if he remembers his *identity, name & where he came from?!* He’s off the grid most likely knowing others off the grid, but it’s possible to go far in 2 days let alone 4 years. Very unfortunate 😔

[@independentthinker9113]

Thank you, News Nation and Ms Hughes, for this series of videos!! This is a wonderful public service.

[@LisaDavis-k1j]

Hopefully this segment leads to new information for this family that has been so diligent and looking for Dane with kindness 💙💙💙💙

[@Dr.Gunsmith]

Hope Dane’s family get the answers they deserve so much, I hope he is found one day.

[@Sharon-qo3wy]

So sad so many people missing , Hope one day you found your son

[@william67883]

Im a homeless man 69 yrs old and been this way for 23 yrs. Im ok with this but id like if things were better. I need a secure job im a welder and have many yrs of experience I believe it would make a difference. But for the most im in good mental shape and physical shape is good slso. Im very spiritual and keep my head in the Bible scriptures most of the day and keep my praying and faith strong. Amen

[@lindaowens2959]

I live in Northern California and I’ll be on the look out for Dane.

[@Mariexis]

Like I commented on another post about you, Dane; I can see that you’re so loved! I can tell that your mom loves you so very much. You did nothing wrong, just come home to your family for Christmas and let them hug you and see that you’re doing okay, please. 💙 💙🙏🏼

[@JulezwithTrueCrimeReactions]

The fact she has to jump thru hoops is sad.

[@oceancat0450]

It’s uncanny

[@Faith-to5mp]

I pray for his safe return to his family🙏🙏🙏 I will definitely pay attention. I live in NorCal.

[@derfer007]

In the past week, I have found a news station with passion.

[@flyinsquirrel48]

Asking the public to take ‘discrete’ (sneaky) photos of Dane Elkins is ill advised. If he really is having mental health issues and catches strangers taking photos of him, someone could get hurt. Dane is a martial arts expert and worked with swords 🗡️.

[@JulieRushworth-k4w]

Also Dane's mental health could deteriorate more

[@rustihershey126]

Praying for Danes safe return 🙏

[@whataworld369]

"Talking about the CIA" ... what a coincidence 😮

[@jimmytwotimes2758]

It has nothing to do with them dude

[@whataworld369]

@jimmytwotimes2758 how do you know? ... you must be a trustworthy agent of the CIA 🫢

[@RawOlympia]

These families have been put through too much, such great loss. May there be some miracles afoot.

[@deborahkelch759]

How about the over 350,000 missing children?

[@singerjo5791]

Caring is not an either or.

[@mightymouse1005]

Plus the adults that are disappeared, taken

[@mariejones3913]

Hes right about the CIA tho FR

[@breathoflifeacres939]

Wow he looks alot like luigi😢

[@Freedomfighter20251]

Not the same guy grow up

[@Tiff-RickSchneese]

This guy looks like Luigi!

[@AnI-if8fp]

Isnt it weird how he looks like the guy who shot the CEO...?

[@herbertholzbauer7628]

Praying for Dane! I hope he gets home and finds peace. ❤

[@mol588]

Sadly, there are so many mothers on here helping support sons, mostly, with poor mental health, including schizophrenia which sounds so debilitating and frightening . It's tragic hearing how much suffering's going on today and leaves me wondering was life always like this ? .. is bad mental health on the rise and if so, why 🤔

[@veronikalynn5084]

Our society in general has interrupted our normal biological, evolutionary function. It’s harder and harder for individuals to find purpose and connection.

[@Justicewarrior908]

A bit similar to Luigi huh…maybe it wasn’t Luigi?

[@GbobUrite]

He looks similar to the shooter, doesn’t he?

[@jimmytwotimes2758]

I'm in San Diego and I believe this young man is alive and well somewhere Will keep an eye for him

[@millieortiz-vk5qq]

That missing man Dane Elkins looks like the United Healthcare CEO's killer much more than the guy being accused of the shooting.

[@sam905]

I agree.. especially the picture where he is smiling in the supposed Starbux photo

[@jenniferkosich1034]

My brother has schizophrenia and he was going through the same paranoid delusions before becoming homeless. I am so sorry for your family

[@alandrosstettina1843]

Facts: He's not lying. He knew too much.

[@economobserv]

Looks like parralel reality where Luigi could change places with this guy. Sorru for him missing btw

[@jaydepalma1071]

He doesn't look good at all in that last video. Very sad, such a gorgeous and talented man. I hope he returns to his mom.

[@KaciHiggins]

Every homeless shelter should have a live feed channel. I hope he is found soon!

[@mrbeanpod]

Talking about the CIA and he looks very very much like this Luigi. Hmmm?

[@AustinB.3322]

He has green eyes and the certain shape of green eye.

[@a.nhonig3311]

Her family is a class act, good to see.

[@susanne1756]

Dane may be Right..!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Thank you to all the people in the area willing to keep an eye out for this young man !!!

[@unspokenbutterfly-1972]

He looks like the ceo murder that’s weird

[@faithdavis1509]

Isn't it??

[@MsUa125]

No he doesn’t.

[@unspokenbutterfly-1972]

@@MsUa125 I said he looks like him

[@MsUa125]

@@unspokenbutterfly-1972 He doesn’t look like him.

[@unspokenbutterfly-1972]

@ opinions are like assholes hun we all have one.

[@PandaHead602]

Thought that was the eye brow guy from McDonald’s see he looks like him too

[@annickbrouness3605]

Was he actually recruited by this agency at some point without you knowing my it?? Was he ever in Dulles Washington??

[@AMYV3]

wow. how much guilt does Hannah have now

[@SA-yh3lb]

With d mask, similar eyes 😮

[@1summerflower]

Pharmaceuticals and careless doctors are harming many people 😭🙏🏼

[@candicetipton331]

Dane's case is eerily similar to Aiden Klune's case

[@Lionforaday]

"He seemed a little scared of the government." Gee, I can't imagine why. And saying he'd gotten involved in "conspiracy theories surrounding the pandemic." Yeah, that definitely sounds crazy 🙄

[@QueenofArgyle2525]

Uh oh, poor kid:/ Could’ve been an ultra recruit. Let’s hope not✝️

[@katiix]

This is heartbreaking! My biological mom had paranoid schizophrenia and it’s overwhelming just for me. I don’t know how she does it but she’s a very strong woman.

[@TimeaWebster]

That is awesome from you guys to give this platform for these families! I hope of the bottom of my heart that Dane's family gets their Christmas present to find that young man safe and sound! I wished I could help somehow, but I can only share the story. If I can do more, please let me know, I really would love to help in anyway I can. I feel so bad for Dane's mom and loved ones, I hope so bad that he returns home safe asap!

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

Ya never know. He could have been recruited by someone, and it made him flip out and they had to act....

[@UtahBlondeGranny]

He definitely has symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia. Its sad.

[@ChrisP-zj5jq]

OMG. Dane looks like he could be Luigi Mangione's brother. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

[@southerncross5360]

Here to say the same thing!!

[@NicoliTucker-k7t]

Looks like Luigi

[@1118emporium]

I’m not 100% sure if it’s him or not, but I’ve seen a homeless man who looks a lot like Dane in the Yucca Valley area, and I also ran into the same guy in Las Vegas.

[@ZaZa-ib6un]

why in America are there way too many people with schizophrenia??? I don't live there and don't get it....what is the reason?

[@mightymouse1005]

That's an excellent question.