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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18349) and 2 other sources
In the late winter of 2010, a sense of unease began to settle over a family in Washington state. On March 7th, 57-year-old Denis Arthur Honebrink, a man with kind blue eyes and brown, partially balding hair, spent some time with his father at his home in Federal Way. After the visit, Denis boarded a bus, making his way toward the bustling city of Seattle. This departure marked the last time his father would see him in person, a simple goodbye that would later be scrutinized for any hint of what was to come. Not long after, about an hour later, the phone rang at his father's house. It was Denis, his voice coming through the line to say he was at the Real Change office in downtown Seattle. That brief phone call would be the final contact anyone is known to have had with him.

As days turned into weeks with no word, concern grew into alarm. The Seattle Police Department was notified, and on March 18, 2010, a missing person report was officially filed. The investigation that followed would piece together the sparse details of his last known movements. Authorities learned that Denis was experiencing a period of transiency at the time of his disappearance. His physical description was circulated: standing at five feet ten inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds, he wore glasses and had a mustache. A distinctive scar on his chest was also noted as an identifying feature. His family provided what information they could, hoping for a breakthrough, a sign that Denis was safe.

Years have passed since Denis Honebrink vanished, and his case remains an open and troubling mystery. The initial search and investigation yielded few clues, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. Despite the passage of time, the hope that he might one day be found has not been entirely extinguished. The Seattle Police Department continues to hold the case file, a silent testament to a life interrupted. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are a stark reminder of the fragility of human connection and the enduring pain that comes with not knowing the fate of a loved one. The overview of the case is one of a quiet disappearance, a man who, after a visit with family, seemingly dissolved into the fabric of a major city, leaving behind only memories and a lingering question of what happened on that March day.

Last Seen: Mar 7, 2010

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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 — Tacoma, Washington
UP120946 • Found Nov 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–99 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 90%161 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP85540 • Found May 12, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 57 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 81%113 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP127031 • Found Mar 26, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 57
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 5'10"

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.