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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29540) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 1985, a 30-year-old man named Michael Allyn Bearup vanished from the small city of St. Johns, Michigan. He was last seen on April 16th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, Michael was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with official sources simply stating he was last seen in 1985. The lack of detailed public information paints a vague and unsettling picture of the day he was last seen, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions for decades.

The official investigation into Michael's disappearance was handled by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office. Despite their efforts, the case has grown cold over the years, with very little information being released to the public about any potential leads or theories. The case was formally entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on July 23, 2015, under case number MP29540, nearly three decades after he was last seen. This entry brought renewed attention to his case, hoping to generate new leads from the public.

Decades have passed since Michael Allyn Bearup was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved mystery. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers. His disappearance serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind a void in the lives of those who knew them. The overview of Michael's case is one of scant details and an enduring lack of closure. A young man disappeared from his life in a small Michigan town, and without any witnesses or evidence to suggest what happened, the narrative of his life abruptly ends, leaving only questions in its place.

Last Seen: Apr 16, 1985

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8237
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8237 • Found Jun 11, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 85%141 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Romulus, Michigan - unidentified case UP8211
John Doe — Romulus, Michigan
UP8211 • Found Apr 21, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 47%160 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9885 • Found Jun 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–39 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP128976
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP128976 • Found Nov 20, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%179 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%114 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP14292
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP14292 • Found Apr 18, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 60%175 mi away
TimingFound 2 days after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 35%165 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP13143 • Found Mar 8, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 83%142 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — River Rouge, Michigan
UP11881 • Found Dec 28, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 28%168 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP124460
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP124460 • Found Jan 25, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%175 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%113 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Taylor, Michigan
UP13141 • Found May 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP139137
John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
UP139137 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%175 mi away
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 97%134 lb vs 120 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.

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