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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19181) and 4 other sources
On a winter day in Gig Harbor, Washington, 26-year-old Sean Christian Nooney made a phone call that would be his last known contact with anyone. It was December 15, 2012, and he had arranged for a ride to the nearby city of Tacoma. However, Sean never arrived at the designated pick-up location, and from that moment on, he seemingly vanished without a trace. At the time of his disappearance, Sean was described as a white male, 5'7' tall, and weighing between 150 and 155 pounds. He had brown hair, which he was known to sometimes shave, and blue eyes. His appearance was marked by a full beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a yellow t-shirt with 'MONTANA' printed on it, baggy blue jeans, and a brown Carhartt coat. For footwear, he had on either white tennis shoes or steel-toed work boots. He also wore a distinctive pinkie ring engraved with the words 'I LOVE JESUS'.

The circumstances surrounding Sean's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to shed light on what might have happened. After he failed to meet his ride, he was not seen or heard from again. Investigations into his whereabouts have yielded little information, leaving his family and friends without answers. Distinctive physical features were noted in his missing person profile, including a piercing in his left ear, a hook-shaped scar on his forearm, and another scar on his abdomen, yet these details have not led to any breakthroughs in the case. The Gig Harbor Police Department has been handling the investigation, but the lack of leads has left the case at a standstill for years.

The years have stretched on with no resolution in the case of Sean Nooney. The initial report and subsequent investigation have not provided any clear indication of his fate or the reasons behind his sudden disappearance. The case is a quiet one, with limited public information available beyond the initial details of his last known moments and physical description. This lack of information has made it difficult to maintain public awareness and generate new leads. The overview of Sean's case is one of abrupt and unexplained absence. A young man called for a ride and then was never seen again, leaving a void of information and a family waiting for any news. The few facts that are known paint a picture of an ordinary day that took an inexplicable turn, resulting in a prolonged and unresolved missing person case.

Last Seen: Dec 15, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP87994 • Found Jun 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 94%175 lb vs 150–155 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Tacoma, Washington
UP16469 • Found Mar 8, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–70 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150–155 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP85540 • Found May 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 71%113 lb vs 150–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Snoqualmie, Washington - unidentified case UP104650
John Doe — Snoqualmie, Washington
UP104650 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 27–61 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 150–155 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP51986 • Found Jan 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%173 lb vs 150–155 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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