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Mitchell Young Missing Person Case

Last seen in Springfield, Oregon on Apr 5, 2005

Victim Details

Jan 14, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Mitchell

Young

48

27

71 inches

185 lbs

200 lbs

Other

Male

Apr 5, 2005

Springfield

Oregon

Lane County

97477

No

12926

Springfield Police Department

Springfield

Oregon

Lane County

97477

230 4th Street, Oregon

5417263714

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.springfield-or.gov/dept_pol.htm

05-4009

Apr 15, 2002

Springfield Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18936) and 5 other sources
In the spring of 2005, a 27-year-old man named Mitchell 'Mitch' Edward Young vanished from his home in Springfield, Oregon, leaving behind a void of information and a case that continues to puzzle investigators. On April 5th of that year, Mitchell informed those around him that he had a simple task to complete; he needed to travel to the nearby city of Eugene to deliver some paperwork. He planned to take the bus for this short journey. Dressed in blue jeans, a black coat with white stripes, and black shoes, he left his residence and has not been seen or heard from since. His case is marked by a profound lack of detail regarding his subsequent movements.

Mitchell is described as a white male with brown, collar-length straight hair and green eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood at 5 feet 11 inches and weighed between 185 and 200 pounds. A notable and distinct physical characteristic is an eight-inch vertical scar on his abdomen. Despite these details, the trail went cold almost immediately after he was last seen. The journey from Springfield to Eugene is not a long one, yet it seems to be where Mitchell's path ended, at least as far as anyone can determine. The absence of any communication or sightings has left his loved ones in a state of perpetual uncertainty.

The investigation into Mitchell Young's disappearance has been handled by both the Springfield Police Department and the Lane County Sheriff's Office. However, with very few leads to follow, the case has remained without any significant breakthroughs. The circumstances surrounding his intention to deliver paperwork in Eugene have not yielded any public information that could explain his sudden disappearance. The case is a quiet one, with minimal public details available, compounding the difficulty for both law enforcement and his family. The overview of the case is one of a routine day that took an inexplicable turn, leaving a family without answers and a community with an unsolved mystery.
Last Seen: Apr 5, 2005

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Mitchell Edward Young - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP18936 | NamUs
  • News Releases • Reported Missing Person Located - Springfield, MO
  • Housing Cases Summary Page - Department of Justice
  • Mitchell W. Young - Green Beret Foundation

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP10109
    John Doe — Oregon
    UP10109 • Found Apr 2, 2012
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 185–200 lb
    Hair 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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    Forum Posts (2)

    Does anyone have any details about the bus route Mitchell Edward Young was supposed to take on April... ...Read More
    01/13/2024
    Has anyone else thought about the timing of Mitchell Young's disappearance? It's been puzzling me... ...Read More
    06/21/2023

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