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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18228) and 4 other sources
Michael William Wake, 27 years old, was last seen on July 28, 1994, leaving his mother's residence in Bonita, California. He was on his way home and was driving a 1983 Ford 300 series pickup truck, which has never been located. At the time of his disappearance, Michael was wearing a black sweat jacket, jeans, black high-top sneakers, and a black handkerchief around his head. He is described as 5'10", weighing 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He also has a distinctive scar on his nose.

Michael's disappearance is considered suspicious, and foul play is suspected, though no significant developments have been reported. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate his case, and it remains unsolved after nearly three decades.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local authorities, as the family and investigators still seek answers regarding his disappearance.

Last Seen: Jul 28, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP57048 • Found Oct 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Spring Valley, California
UP57374 • Found Dec 28, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Heber, California - unidentified case UP15323
John Doe — Heber, California
UP15323 • Found Jan 1, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Pinyon Pines, California
UP7046 • Found Nov 13, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3678 • Found Aug 5, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 71%119 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 days after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP13535 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15253
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP15253 • Found Apr 20, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP56918 • Found Oct 2, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Coronado, California - unidentified case UP115008
John Doe — Coronado, California
UP115008 • Found Jul 4, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 27 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 44%215 lb vs 160 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.

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