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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52032) and 1 other source
Michael Fraunz, a 58-year-old resident of the La Paz Geropsychiatric Center in Los Angeles, went missing on July 23, 1998. He was on a field trip with other residents at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, California, when he became separated from the group. Despite a thorough search of the area, no trace of Fraunz was ever found. Fraunz, who was mentally disabled and dependent on care, wore a red baseball cap, white t-shirt, brown pants, and glasses at the time of his disappearance.

His case is classified as endangered due to his vulnerable condition, and despite the efforts of authorities, his whereabouts remain unknown. The Orange County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate this decades-old case in hopes of finding answers for his disappearance.

Last Seen: Jul 23, 1998

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