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Michael Frank Fullerton, a 26-year-old man from Seattle, Washington, was last seen on September 27, 1986. He was reported missing after sightings in areas such as West Seattle, Burien, and Kent, though these were not confirmed. Ten days after he disappeared, his silver and black Chevrolet Monte Carlo was found abandoned on Capitol Hill, but there was no trace of him at the scene. Fullerton, who went by several aliases, had distinguishing marks including a tattoo on his right hand and a scar on h ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 27, 1986

Victim Details

Jun 06, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Michael

Fullerton

64

26

74 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the fall of 1986, a young man named Michael Frank Fullerton vanished from his home in West Seattle, Washington, leaving behind a life and a community that held him. At 26 years old, Michael was last definitively seen on September 27, 1986. He was a tall man, standing at six feet two inches, with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. His loved ones and authorities were left with a profound sense of uncertainty as the days turned into weeks with no word from him. The search for answers began, but the trail was sparse and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance were disconcertingly vague. The investigation into Michael's whereabouts took a concerning turn when his car, a silver and black Chevrolet Monte Carlo, was discovered abandoned in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. This discovery, far from his West Seattle home, only deepened the mystery. While the last confirmed contact with Michael was on September 27th, there were unverified reports of sightings on October 2nd in West Seattle, Burien, and Kent. These potential leads, however, did not culminate in his safe return, and the official report of his disappearance was filed with the King County Sheriff's Office on October 31, 1986. Distinctive physical features, such as a healed jaw that had been cracked in several places and a scar on his wrist, were noted in the hopes of aiding in his identification. Years have passed since Michael Fullerton was last seen, yet his case remains an open wound for those who knew him and for the community he left behind. The King County Sheriff's Office continues to hold the case file, number 86-210171, a silent testament to a life interrupted. Foul play has been suspected in his disappearance, adding a layer of tragic possibility to the enduring mystery. The lack of definitive answers has left a void, and the passage of time has not diminished the hope that one day, the full story of what happened to Michael Frank Fullerton will come to light, bringing with it the peace and closure that his family has sought for decades.

Sep 27, 1986

Seattle

Washington

King County

No

2145

King County Sheriff's Office

Seattle

Washington

King County

98104

Janet Gregory

Project Program Mgr 3

516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington

2062964155

County

Law Enforcement

86-210171

1986-10-31

King County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

06/23/2026


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