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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50186) and 7 other sources
In the spring of 2018, a sense of unease settled over a family in Saginaw, Michigan, with the disappearance of 50-year-old Patrick Dennis Kelly. On the morning of May 16th, Patrick walked away from his residence on South Michigan Avenue and vanished. At the time he went missing, he was described as being 5'10' and weighing around 110 pounds, with graying brown hair and blue eyes. A faint scar that ran from his upper lip to his nostril was a distinguishing feature. The last time he was seen, he was dressed in a black t-shirt, a black zip-up hoodie, blue jeans, and black shoes.

The circumstances surrounding Patrick's disappearance raised immediate concern among his loved ones. His wife conveyed to the authorities that she was worried about his mental state at the time he went missing. Family and friends have also spoken about other struggles he may have been facing. There were suggestions that he might have been exhibiting symptoms of Huntington's disease, which can affect both physical and mental health and could potentially explain his significant weight loss. It has also been mentioned by a relative that he may have been struggling with an alcohol problem. It is believed that when he left, he did not have any money or other resources with him. These factors combined painted a vulnerable picture of the missing man, deepening the mystery and the urgency of the search.

A potential lead in the case emerged nearly a month after he was last seen. There was a reported sighting of Patrick near a place called Lucky's Bar on Midland Street in the nearby city of Bay City, around midnight on June 10, 2018. However, this sighting did not lead to his location, and the trail grew cold once more. The Saginaw Police Department has been handling the investigation into his disappearance. The case of Patrick Kelly is a story of a man who seemingly walked away from his life one morning, leaving behind a family searching for answers. The limited information available, including concerns about his health and a possible last sighting, has created a complex and troubling puzzle for both his family and law enforcement.

Last Seen: May 16, 2018

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP115564
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP115564 • Found Jan 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 58–72 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 71%137 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Illinois
UP79964 • Found Mar 12, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%223 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%103 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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