Danielle Lopez Vanished in the Pine Barrens. Her Family Refuses to Give Up Hope

More than two years after Danielle Lopez disappeared during a camping trip in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, her family, investigators, and supporters continue to search for answers. The case has recently received renewed national attention through television and podcast coverage, while a significant reward remains available for information leading to her location.

According to the New Jersey State Police, Danielle Lopez, then 37 years old, was last seen in April 2024 after traveling to the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest area in Burlington County. Surveillance footage captured her leaving a Wawa on Route 72 in Vincentown on April 13, 2024. Later that day, GoPro footage reportedly showed Lopez near her disabled vehicle on Lost Lane Road in Penn State Forest, where she was last known to have been seen.

Reward Offered for Information

In an effort to generate new leads, Danielle’s mother, Sue Quackenbush, is offering a $25,000 reward for information that leads directly to Danielle’s location or safe recovery. The reward has been publicly highlighted by both law enforcement and multiple media outlets covering the case. [fox29.com]

Investigation Remains Active

At the request of Danielle’s mother, the NJPI Agency launched an independent investigation that remains active. Meanwhile, the New Jersey State Police continue to investigate the disappearance and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Family members and advocates say they remain committed to keeping Danielle’s name and story in the public eye until answers are found.

National Media Attention Brings New Focus

Danielle’s disappearance has recently gained additional national exposure.

Her case was featured in promotional materials for NBC’s Dateline: Missing in America and discussed through the program’s podcast platforms. Danielle’s story has also been highlighted on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, bringing the case to a national audience and generating renewed interest in the search for answers.

Helpful resources:

• The OFFICIAL Missing in NJ Pine Barrens: Danielle Lopez | Facts & Updates Facebook Group
• Dateline: Missing in America Podcast (Apple Podcasts)
• Dateline: Missing in America Podcast (Spotify)
• Crime Stories with Nancy Grace Coverage

How to Submit Information

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Danielle Lopez is urged to contact the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit:

New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit
Phone:(609) 882-2000 ext. 2554
Email: missingpinformation@njsp.gov

Authorities emphasize that even seemingly minor details could prove critical in helping investigators determine what happened and potentially bring Danielle home safely.

Anyone who may have been in the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, Penn State Forest, Lost Lane Road area, or who recalls seeing Danielle or her vehicle in April 2024 is encouraged to contact investigators immediately.

• Where is Danielle Lopez? A Mother’s Desperate Search for Her Missing Daughter in South Jersey – TomsRiver.org
• 25,000 Dollar Offered for Tips on Danielle Lopez’s Whereabouts – TomsRiver.org
• Assistance Needed: New Jersey State Police Searching for Missing Woman – TomsRiver.org

Dateline: Missing in America podcast covers the April 2024 disappearance of Danielle Lopez in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey