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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22999) and 5 other sources
In the late summer of 1979, a 26-year-old man named Titanic 'Ty' Magnussen Hagen vanished from his home in Marysville, Washington. On August 24th of that year, he was seen for the last time, and then, without a trace, he was gone. Hagen was a white male with blond hair and blue eyes, standing at 5'11' and weighing around 150 pounds. Known to his friends and family as Ty, his disappearance marked the beginning of a mystery that would span decades, leaving a family searching for answers and a community with an unsettling unsolved case.

The circumstances leading up to Ty Hagen's disappearance were concerning. At the time he went missing, he was known to be involved in the local drug scene and had been showing signs of depression. These factors created a complex picture for investigators trying to piece together his last known movements and state of mind. Adding to the specifics of his case were a few distinct physical characteristics; he had a broken knuckle on the middle finger of his left hand and had previously fractured his nose. Despite these details, the trail went cold almost immediately from his residence in Snohomish County.

In the years that followed Ty Hagen's disappearance, several unconfirmed sightings were reported in various locations, including Needles, California; Riviera, Arizona; and Twin Bridges, Montana. Each potential lead brought a flicker of hope, but ultimately, none of these sightings could be substantiated, and they failed to provide any concrete information on his whereabouts. The investigation has remained open, but no trace of Hagen has ever been found. The case of Titanic Hagen is a somber story of a young man who disappeared under troubling circumstances. Despite the passage of time and the scattering of unsubstantiated leads across several states, his case remains an active and unsolved missing person investigation, leaving a lasting void for those who knew him.

Last Seen: Aug 24, 1979

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — Issaquah, Washington - unidentified case UP8582
John Doe — Issaquah, Washington
UP8582 • Found Jan 15, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Washington - unidentified case UP5697
John Doe — Washington
UP5697 • Found Mar 18, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 18–24 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 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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