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Michael Page Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ripley, California on Oct 1, 1998

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Victim Details

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Jan 12, 2024

Michael

Page

53

25

72 inches

155 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 1, 1998

Ripley

California

Riverside County

92225

23847

Riverside County Sheriff's Department

Riverside

California

Riverside County

92501

Jose Munoz

Investigator

4095 Lemon Street, California

9519552400

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.riversidesheriff.org/

A05110005

Riverside County Sheriff's Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28012) and 7 other sources
Michael L. Page, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on October 1, 1998, in Ripley, California. His case remains unsolved, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unclear. Page was described as a Caucasian male, standing around 6 feet tall and weighing 160-170 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He also had scars on his right eyebrow and near his navel, and at the time of his disappearance, he may have had a mustache. Page required medication for an unspecified medical condition, adding urgency to the search efforts.

Despite multiple attempts to locate him, no significant clues have surfaced over the years. Different sources provide conflicting information about the exact date of his disappearance, with some reports listing it as November 1, 1996. However, the general consensus among various records is that Page was last seen in October 1998. His case is classified as endangered, and the investigation is ongoing, with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department managing the case.

If anyone has information about Michael Page's disappearance, they are encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Michael L. Page - The Charley Project
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not (TV Series 1998– ) - IMDb
  • Active Missing Persons - Missouri State Highway Patrol
  • Out of Sight - Wikipedia
  • Philip Seymour Hoffman - Wikipedia
  • Rounders (1998) - IMDb
  • Out of Sight movie review & film summary (1998) - Roger Ebert

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13554 • Found May 9, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP13227
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13227 • Found May 10, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13536 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California - unidentified case UP13113
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13113 • Found Nov 8, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona - unidentified case UP12668
    John Doe — Lake Havasu City, Arizona
    UP12668 • Found Oct 7, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP12608 • Found Sep 11, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13166 • Found May 22, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP2028
    John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
    UP2028 • Found Nov 23, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%144 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 74%196 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Holtville, California - unidentified case UP13224
    John Doe — Holtville, California
    UP13224 • Found Jul 17, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 69%200 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13551 • Found May 29, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'7" vs 6'0"
    Weight 88%185 lb vs 155–160 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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