Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12068) and 5 other sources
In the late autumn of 1990, the community of Silverthorne, Colorado, was touched by a mystery that endures to this day. Michael 'Mike' Jerry McClure, a 30-year-old man, vanished without a trace, leaving behind a life and a loving family. On November 26, 1990, Michael was last seen in Silverthorne. The day before his disappearance, he had called in sick to his plumbing job, an act that in hindsight, may or may not have been related to the events that would unfold. His roommate at their Wildernest condominium grew concerned when Michael did not return home and had not been heard from for over 36 hours. This absence was uncharacteristic, prompting his roommate to report him missing on November 27, 1990. At the time he went missing, Michael was described as a white male, 5'7' tall, and weighing between 135 and 140 pounds. He had brown hair of medium length, brown eyes, and a chipped front tooth. He may have had a mustache or a beard and was known to wear glasses. When he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing a light tan jacket, a shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes.

The investigation into Michael's disappearance was initiated by the Summit County Sheriff's Office, but the case quickly grew cold as there were few leads to follow. A significant aspect of his case is the disappearance of his vehicle, a distinctive 1972 gold-painted four-door Chevrolet Chevelle with Colorado license plate number WPX-187. Neither Michael nor his car has ever been located, deepening the mystery surrounding his fate. The complete absence of both a person and their vehicle is a detail that often suggests the possibility of foul play, a suspicion that has lingered in this case from the beginning. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement has kept his case open, hoping for a breakthrough that might provide answers to his family and friends.

Decades have passed since Michael McClure was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved and poignant story. The lack of any substantial evidence, communication, or sightings has left a void in the lives of those who knew him. The circumstances of his disappearance, a man who seemingly vanished from his everyday life along with his car, continue to baffle investigators. Foul play is suspected in his disappearance. The hope remains that one day, new information will come to light, finally revealing what happened to Michael McClure and bringing a measure of peace to those who have waited so long for answers.

Last Seen: Nov 26, 1990

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Denver, Colorado - unidentified case UP13758
John Doe — Denver, Colorado
UP13758 • Found Nov 5, 1990
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%120 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Fort Collins, Colorado - unidentified case UP4813
John Doe — Fort Collins, Colorado
UP4813 • Found Sep 16, 1994
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Boulder, Colorado - unidentified case UP517
John Doe — Boulder, Colorado
UP517 • Found Nov 21, 1993
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Glendale, Colorado - unidentified case UP11476
John Doe — Glendale, Colorado
UP11476 • Found Feb 10, 1998
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 26%196 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Rio Grande, Puerto Rico - unidentified case UP10562
John Doe — Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
UP10562 • Found Jun 25, 2011
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Aurora, Colorado - unidentified case UP16278
John Doe — Aurora, Colorado
UP16278 • Found Dec 13, 2016
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%69 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 36%191 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Rural, New Mexico
UP9791 • Found Oct 12, 1995
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 48%273 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fort Lupton, Colorado
UP71876 • Found Aug 12, 1995
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 69%100 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fort Collins, Colorado - unidentified case UP454
John Doe — Fort Collins, Colorado
UP454 • Found Jul 12, 1997
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'11" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 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.

Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.