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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30170) and 1 other source
In the late spring of 1988, a 30-year-old man named Patrick Charles McCutcheon disappeared from the community of Kalkaska, Michigan. He was last seen on May 28, a day that would mark the beginning of a long and unanswered question for his family and investigators. At the time he vanished, Patrick was described as a Caucasian male, standing five feet five inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds, with both brown hair and brown eyes. His disappearance left a void, as the life of a young man was abruptly and inexplicably interrupted, launching a case that would span decades without a clear resolution.

The specific details and circumstances surrounding Patrick's disappearance remain scarce, adding a painful layer of ambiguity to the case. It is known that he went missing on that particular day, but what led to his vanishing and his subsequent whereabouts are unknown. From the onset, the Kalkaska County Sheriff's Office has been the primary agency investigating his case, but the passage of time has not yielded significant breakthroughs or substantial leads that could illuminate the events of that day. The lack of information has been a persistent challenge, leaving investigators and loved ones with few clues to follow in their search for answers.

For over three decades, the search for Patrick McCutcheon has continued, with his case being documented in national missing persons databases in the hope that new information might surface. His profile is a somber reminder of a life interrupted and a mystery that endures within a small Michigan community. The case of Patrick McCutcheon is an overview of an unsolved disappearance characterized by a profound lack of information. With no significant leads to guide them, law enforcement continues to rely on the possibility that someone may yet come forward with the key piece of information needed to understand what happened to Patrick and finally bring an end to the uncertainty that has lasted for more than a generation.

Last Seen: May 28, 1988

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Hodgkins, Illinois
UP124439 • Found Sep 19, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%245 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 73%167 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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.