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Timothy Winter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mankato, Minnesota on May 21, 1988

Victim Details

Nov 18, 2011

Jan 9, 2024

Timothy

Winter

57

19

71 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 21, 1988

Mankato

Minnesota

Blue Earth County

No

31094

Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office

Mankato

Minnesota

Blue Earth County

56002

401 Carver Road, Minnesota

5073044800

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.blueearthcountymn.gov/1349/Sheriffs-Office

887865

Blue Earth County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12982) and 7 other sources
Timothy Joseph Winter, a 19-year-old from Mankato, Minnesota, was last seen on May 21, 1988. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as 5'11" tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Despite an extensive investigation, few details have emerged regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and the case remains unsolved.

Timothy was reported missing under unclear circumstances, and there has been little public information about what might have led to his disappearance. His case has garnered less media attention compared to other missing person cases, which has complicated efforts to generate new leads or find witnesses. His family and friends continue to seek answers, hoping that new information may eventually surface.

Authorities have maintained the case in hopes that someone with knowledge will come forward. It is listed on various missing persons databases, including NamUs and the Minnesota Missing Persons Clearinghouse, as the search for answers continues.
Last Seen: May 21, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Three Minnesota men have all gone missing around Halloween ...
  • A father of two walked out of Minnesota bar into a wintry night and ...
  • 10 years of MISSING IN AMERICA - NBC News
  • MN- Timothy Joseph Winter, 19, Mankato, 21 May 1988 | Websleuths
  • Timothy Joseph Winter - CrimeTea
  • Timothy Joseph Winter - Minnesota Missing Person Directory
  • Timothy Winter - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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 — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP124186 • Found Sep 25, 1995
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 66%Est. 30–45 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 93%156 lb vs 180 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.

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