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Michael Owen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Leadville, Colorado on Jan 01, 1978

Victim Details

Aug 25, 2015

Jul 21, 2023

Michael

Owen

78

30

60 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 01, 1978

Leadville

Colorado

Lake County

80461

126722

Maui County Police Department

Wailuku

Hawaii

Maui County

96793

55 Mahalani Street, Hawaii

8082446400

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mauicounty.gov/122/Police-Department

Maui County Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/19/2026


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In the heart of Leadville, Colorado, the story of Michael Joseph Owen's disappearance began to unfold with a quiet uncertainty that has stretched over decades. The exact date of when he was last seen is shrouded in ambiguity, with official records noting January 1, 1978, yet anecdotal accounts place him in Leadville as late as 1982. This discrepancy highlights the transient nature of Michael's life at the time. He was a man who moved between the snowy peaks of Colorado, the sunny shore ...
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Last Seen: Jan 01, 1978

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    Has anyone else looked into the connection between Michael Joseph Owen's alias, Brian Jacobson, and ... ...Read More
    10/26/2023
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