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Michael Gist Missing Person Case

Last seen in Collinsville, Illinois on Dec 15, 2010

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Case Description

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On a December day in 2010, 50-year-old Michael Van Gist told his live-in girlfriend in Collinsville, Illinois, that he would be back in five minutes. He then left their home and has not been seen or heard from since. It is unclear what day this occurred, as his girlfriend did not report him missing for three weeks. At the time of his disappearance, Gist was wearing a black skull cap, a black jacket, and jeans. He is described as a Black male with black hair worn in dreadlocks and brown eyes. He ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 15, 2010

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  • 5650DMIL - Michael Van Gist - Doe Network
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    Victim Details

    May 22, 2019

    Mar 03, 2021

    Michael

    Gist

    63

    50

    68 inches

    71 inches

    170 lbs

    180 lbs

    Black / African American

    Male

    Dec 15, 2010

    Collinsville

    Illinois

    Madison County

    62234

    No

    55585

    Collinsville Police Department

    Collinsville

    Illinois

    Madison County

    62234

    Melissa Cooper

    Detective

    200 West Clay Street, Illinois

    6183442131

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    M11A0416

    Collinsville Police Department

    9628

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    06/03/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Wow, it's been such a long time since Michael Van Gist disappeared, and yet there's still no clarity... ...Read More
    09/14/2024
    I recently stumbled upon Michael Van Gist's case, and I find it puzzling how someone can disappear s... ...Read More
    03/23/2023

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