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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12159) and 3 other sources
Paul Donithen Michel, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on May 21, 1986, in Novato, California. He stood 6 feet tall, weighed around 140 pounds, and had brown hair and blue eyes. Michel had distinguishing physical features, including a deviated septum that made his nose appear crooked and a scar on his chin. He also had permanent braces on his back teeth.

Michel disappeared without a trace, and very few details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding his case. Despite extensive investigations, there has been no significant development or information on his whereabouts. His disappearance remains unsolved, and the Novato Police Department continues to handle the case, seeking any leads that could shed light on what happened to him.

If anyone has information regarding Michel's case, they are encouraged to contact the authorities.

Last Seen: May 21, 1986

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 50–60 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 87%117 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 60%180 lb vs 140 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 84%165 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 10%205 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 69%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
John Doe — California
UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 77%170 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Guerneville, California
UP79380 • Found Jul 18, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 35–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'0"

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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