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Michael Small Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Jul 28, 1980

Victim Details

Created

Jun 15, 2015

Case Added

Sep 09, 2022

Firstname

Michael

Lastname

Small

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

135 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 28, 1980

City

Milwaukee

State

Wisconsin

County

Milwaukee County

Agency ID

16805

Agency Name

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Agency City

Milwaukee

Agency State

Wisconsin

Agency County

Milwaukee County

Agency Zip Code

53233

Agency Contact

Keyona Vines

Contact Job Title

Police Officer

Agency Address

619 West Walnut Street, Wisconsin

Agency Phone

4149357405

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://city.milwaukee.gov/police/Police-Units-Partners/scd

Agency Case #

100450108

Primary Agency

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/07/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Michael Small, a 27-year-old man from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was reported missing on July 28, 1980. His sudden disappearance alarmed family and friends, who described him as a sociable and hardworking individual. Michael was last seen in the Milwaukee area, and when he did not return home, his loved ones quickly contacted local authorities, initiating an immediate search for him.

In the days following Michael's disappearance, law enforcement conducted a comprehensive investigation, ...

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Last Seen: Jul 28, 1980

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Michael Small Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Jul 28, 1980

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