According to open source information, Daniel Barter has been missing from Alabama since 06/18/1959. Barter was last seen playing near the banks of Perdido Bay where he had gone camping with his parents, siblings and other relatives. Barter reportedly disappeared from the campsite while his parents were preparing some fishing equipment.

Barter did not like water, therefore it is believed that he would not have gone into the bay voluntarily. An extensive search for Barter ensued immediately, but he has not been seen or heard from since that time.