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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15381) and 6 other sources
In the late summer of 2011, a 16-year-old boy named Misael Margarito Sanchez vanished from Snohomish, Washington. He was last seen on August 8th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, Misael was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at approximately five feet five inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds. He has a tattoo of letters on his left wrist and his ears are pierced. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain limited, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions.

The investigation into Misael's disappearance was handled by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office. Early in the investigation, authorities indicated a belief that Misael may have left of his own accord. There was also speculation that he might have traveled to Mexico. Despite these leads, concrete information about his whereabouts has been scarce. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has been involved in the case, creating an age-progressed photo to show what Misael might look like as he got older.

Over a decade has passed since Misael Margarito Sanchez was last seen, and his case remains unresolved. The lack of significant developments has left a void for those who knew him. The initial belief that he may have run away, possibly to another country, has not led to any confirmed sightings or contact. The case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a trail of uncertainty and heartache. The investigation by the Snohomish County Sheriff's Office remains open, and the hope for answers, however faint, continues to persist.

Last Seen: Aug 8, 2011

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Tacoma, Washington
UP105886 • Found Jul 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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.