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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26326) and 6 other sources
Michael Henry Brushingham, age 35, was last seen on December 27, 1979, when he left his mother's home in Boynton Beach, Florida. Despite being reported missing a year and a half later, on July 31, 1981, there has been no trace of him since that day. Michael's case has been fraught with suspicions, particularly surrounding his father, David Brushingham Sr. Michael's family believed David Sr. was involved in his disappearance, especially after he made remarks indicating that no one would have to worry about Michael anymore.

The case took an even darker turn when, in March 1980, David Sr. shot and killed his other son, David Jr., after an altercation. Although David Sr. was acquitted of the manslaughter charges in his son's death, he would later be convicted of murdering his sister in 1990. Authorities even conducted a search in David Sr.'s former property in Delray Beach, suspecting Michael's remains might be buried there, but the search yielded no results.

Michael's case remains unsolved, and he is presumed deceased. The Boynton Beach Police Department continues to keep the case open, but no significant developments have emerged since the initial investigation.

Last Seen: Dec 27, 1979

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP810
John Doe — Florida
UP810 • Found Jul 14, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 43%150 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Moorehaven, Florida - unidentified case UP7904
John Doe — Moorehaven, Florida
UP7904 • Found Sep 30, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 81%170–185 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Boca Raton, Florida
UP813 • Found Nov 26, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 55%160 lb vs 230 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Florida
UP1303 • Found May 21, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 72%175 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 78%182 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Broward, Florida - unidentified case UP2772
John Doe — Broward, Florida
UP2772 • Found Sep 5, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 24%135 lb vs 230 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5756
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5756 • Found Feb 12, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–41 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 74%177 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida - unidentified case UP1119
John Doe — Boynton Beach, Florida
UP1119 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 46–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5752
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5752 • Found Apr 4, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 35%144 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP1240
John Doe — Ft Lauderdale, Florida
UP1240 • Found Mar 12, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 77%181 lb vs 230 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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