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Donald Pauling Missing Person Case

Last seen in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Apr 15, 1965

Victim Details

Feb 12, 2014

Jan 9, 2024

Donald

Pauling

92

31

74 inches

230 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 15, 1965

Minneapolis

Minnesota

Hennepin County

No

14875

Minneapolis Police Department

Minneapolis

Minnesota

Hennepin County

55415

350 South 5th Street Room 130, Minnesota

6126732345

Local

Law Enforcement

13294183

Minneapolis Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP23501) and 7 other sources
Donald Edward Pauling, a 31-year-old man from Minneapolis, Minnesota, went missing on April 15, 1965. On the day of his disappearance, he resigned from his job, and afterward, he had no further contact with his family or friends. Pauling was described as 6'1", weighing 230 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear. After leaving his job, there were no confirmed sightings of him, and no information surfaced regarding his whereabouts. While DNA is available for identification, no further clues have emerged that could provide insight into what happened to him.

Despite various searches and continued interest in his case, Pauling's fate remains a mystery. His case is still open, and any information that could shed light on his disappearance is encouraged to be reported to authorities.
Last Seen: Apr 15, 1965

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • 4818DMMN - Donald Edward Pauling - Doe Network
  • Donald Pauling | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Disappearance of Donald Edward Pauling - Count Every Mystery
  • IN MEMORIAM | Cal State LA
  • Donald Edward Pauling, 31, Minneapolis, 15 April 1965 *NamUs ...
  • [Possible Match?] William L. Toomey to Donald E. Pauling, very little ...

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — St. Paul, Minnesota
    UP4806 • Found Jun 4, 1978
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 25–30 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
    Weight 85%190 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Anyone else find it curious that Donald resigned from his job on the very day he disappeared? I... ...Read More
    09/20/2024
    Has anyone else heard about Donald Edward Pauling's resignation on the day he vanished? It seems so... ...Read More
    04/10/2024
    Hey everyone, I recently stumbled across the case of Donald Edward Pauling, and something that... ...Read More
    02/03/2023

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