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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP58467) and 4 other sources
Michael Bauernfeind, a 52-year-old man, was last seen on February 12, 2019, in Palm Coast, Florida. He was spotted at around 10:30 p.m. by a sheriff’s deputy near Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre, but after that, he was never heard from again. Bauernfeind frequently visited his family in Palm Coast and was known to spend time in wooded areas along Palm Coast Parkway and Daytona Beach. The last time his family saw him was on January 24, 2019.

Despite efforts to locate him, there have been few leads, and his case remains open as a missing person investigation. Bauernfeind is described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'8" and 5'10" and weighing approximately 140-160 pounds. He also wore prescription eyeglasses and had a distinctive large birthmark on the right side of his chest.

Authorities urge anyone with information about Bauernfeind’s whereabouts to contact the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Last Seen: Feb 12, 2019

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

79%Possible
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP102295
John Doe — Daytona Beach, Florida
UP102295 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Homosassa, Florida
UP142032 • Found Sep 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Orlando, Florida
UP79499 • Found Nov 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 52
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 20%5'2" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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