# Menger, Dakota
[![keLecRWf6yss0ir1-ncmc1332731c1.jpg](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/scaled-1680-/qrdxiZgBHmXobHyz-kelecrwf6yss0ir1-ncmc1332731c1.jpg)](https://www.wismissing.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/qrdxiZgBHmXobHyz-kelecrwf6yss0ir1-ncmc1332731c1.jpg)Missing Since: August 20, 1999 Missing From: Nekoosa, Wood County Age: 2 years old Date of Birth: August 8,1997 Sex: Male Race: White Height and Weight: 2'6"-3', 28-35 pounds Hair: Brown Eyes: Hazel Case Owner: Nekoosa Police Dept [(715) 886-7897](tel:(715)%20886-7897) Agency Case Number [1999-921/2004-412](tel:1999-921/2004-412)
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Details of Disappearance On 08/20/1999 Dayna, in the company of a friend, and Dayna's son Dakota Menger dropped off one of Dayna's children at a babysitter outside of the City of Nekoosa, WI. On 08/24/1999 it was reported to police that Dayna never returned to pick up her child from the babysitter. Police checked Dayna's residence finding nothing unusual. Added to DN 12/18/24 More Information [Charley Project](https://charleyproject.org/case/dakota-j-menger) [NaMus](https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/50856?nav) [Age Progressed Image](https://www.wimissing.org/post/dakota-dayna-menger-junelle-marquard) [NCMEC](https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1332731/1) [WI DOJ](https://www.missingpersons.doj.wi.gov/missing/dakota-and-dayna-menger) [Doe Network](https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/mp-main.html?id=6564DMWI) [Article](https://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/news/2019/08/26/nekoosa-police-look-women-dayna-menger-junelle-marquard-toddler-dakota-missing-20-years/1892138001/)