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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42103) and 4 other sources
Dennis Bagnall, a 24-year-old from Battle Creek, Michigan, went missing on December 6, 1986, while on a trip to the Bahamas. Dennis and his friend, Tony Schwark, had flown from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Freeport, Bahamas, to retrieve a boat for a friend of Dennis. They were accompanied by a Bahamian guide and left the Running Mon Marina around 11:30 AM, with plans to sail back to Fort Lauderdale by 6 PM. However, neither the men nor the boat arrived, and they were never heard from again.

At the time of his disappearance, Dennis was described as being 5'10", weighing 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He had a distinctive feature: the first section of his right middle finger was missing. He also had a faint blue birthmark on the right side of his face, near his cheekbone. Foul play is suspected in the case, but no evidence or leads have surfaced to provide answers. Authorities have been seeking information to help resolve this decades-old mystery, but both Dennis and his friend remain missing.

This case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Dec 6, 1986

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1189
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1189 • Found Mar 30, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 73%126 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 99%182 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5292
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5292 • Found May 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1217 • Found May 16, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1185 • Found Jun 24, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1031
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1031 • Found Aug 26, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5788
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5788 • Found Jul 22, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 78%130 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Belle glade, Florida
UP834 • Found Feb 10, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 22–40 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1016
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1016 • Found Feb 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 165 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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