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Michael Delaney Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tacoma, Washington on Oct 27, 1999

Victim Details

May 2, 2012

May 30, 2023

Michael

Delaney

62

35

73 inches

190 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 27, 1999

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

No

11697

Tacoma Police Department

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

98409

3701 South Pine Street, Washington

2535915950

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/police

010300529

Tacoma Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14617) and 4 other sources
On October 27, 1999, 35-year-old Michael John Delaney was released from the Pierce County Jail in Tacoma, Washington, after being held for a traffic violation. In the early morning hours of that day, he was seen for the last time. The circumstances following his release are unclear, and the exact date he went missing remains uncertain. It wasn't until early February 2001 that his family officially reported him as a missing person. Delaney, a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, sometimes had a mustache and goatee.

Six months after he was last seen, in April 2000, a significant piece of evidence in Michael's case surfaced. His vehicle, a 1982 Datsun pickup truck, was discovered parked in the 1300 block of South J Street in Tacoma, near his home. Despite the recovery of his truck, the discovery provided no further leads or insight into his whereabouts. Friends and family noted that Michael was a gun enthusiast who often visited local gun shops and air shows.

Authorities consider Michael's disappearance to be suspicious, and they suspect foul play was involved. Prior to his disappearance, Michael had mentioned to his family that he had been in a heated argument with another man. It has never been determined if this dispute was connected to his vanishing. The investigation into what happened to Michael Delaney has yielded few answers, and his case has grown cold over the years, leaving his loved ones without closure. The overview of this case is one of mystery, with a man disappearing shortly after a release from custody, his vehicle found months later, and a reported argument that may or may not be related, all while his ultimate fate remains unknown.
Last Seen: Oct 27, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • 3999DMWA - Michael John Delaney - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP14617 | NamUs
  • Michael John Delaney - The Charley Project
  • Missing Michael John Delaney age 35 1999 Pierce ... - YouTube

    • 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 — Seattle, Washington - unidentified case UP16143
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP16143 • Found Sep 4, 2016
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Washington
    UP10789 • Found Jun 25, 2007
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen

    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 (3)

    Has anyone looked into the argument Michael had before he vanished? I find it pretty curious how he... ...Read More
    03/12/2024
    Has anyone come across anything about the mysterious circumstances surrounding Michael Delaney's... ...Read More
    03/09/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been thinking a lot about Michael John Delaney's case, particularly about that... ...Read More
    04/15/2023

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