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Michael Stafford Missing Person Case

Last seen in Poughkeepsie, New York on Apr 02, 2015

Victim Details

Jul 25, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Michael

Stafford

40

29

74 inches

75 inches

170 lbs

190 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Apr 02, 2015

Poughkeepsie

New York

Dutchess County

12601

18565

City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

Poughkeepsie

New York

Dutchess County

12601

62 Civic Center Plaza, New York

8454514000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://cityofpoughkeepsie.com/187/Police-Department

2015-8049

2015-04-02

City of Poughkeepsie Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

08/06/2026


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Michael Stafford, a 29-year-old man from Poughkeepsie, New York, went missing on April 2, 2015. He was reportedly last seen near the Hudson River on that evening. Despite extensive search efforts by local authorities, search and rescue teams, and volunteers, no significant clues have emerged regarding his whereabouts. Stafford's family and friends initiated a public search campaign and organized fundraising efforts to support the recovery operations.

Michael's disappearance ha ...
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Last Seen: Apr 02, 2015

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