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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18103) and 7 other sources
On a summer day in June of 1991, 25-year-old Joey Johnathon Haines was last seen in Monroe, Michigan. The young man, with blond hair and blue eyes, was at a local establishment with his wife at the time he vanished. He was a father and was known to have a distinctive large scar on the right side of his chin. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, but it is understood that he and his wife were at a bar on the day he was last seen. According to reports, his wife indicated that he left the bar without her and was never seen or heard from again. His case is being handled by the Michigan State Police.

The initial investigation into Joey Haines's disappearance faced challenges due to the limited information available. The passage of time has further complicated efforts to uncover what happened to him. Despite the years that have passed, his family has continued to seek answers. In an effort to generate new leads, his case has been shared publicly through various platforms and missing persons' databases. Details about his physical characteristics, including his height of approximately 6'1' and weight between 190 and 210 pounds, have been circulated in the hopes that someone might recall seeing him. At the time he went missing, he also had a mustache.

The disappearance of Joey Haines has left a lasting impact on his family, who have endured decades of uncertainty. The lack of closure has been a heavy burden for his loved ones, particularly his daughter who has been actively involved in keeping his memory and the search for answers alive. The case is an ongoing investigation, and law enforcement continues to seek any information that could shed light on the events of that June day in 1991. The overview of the case is that a young father vanished after being at a bar with his wife, and despite the passage of time, the search for answers continues, fueled by the hope of his family and the dedication of investigators.

Last Seen: Jun 15, 1991

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP8231
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP8231 • Found May 17, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%191 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP13157 • Found Jun 8, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP11702
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP11702 • Found Nov 22, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%179 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP9641
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP9641 • Found Jun 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 63%Est. 40–55 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — River Rouge, Michigan
UP11881 • Found Dec 28, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"
Weight 98%168 lb vs 190–210 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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