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Michael Udow Missing Person Case

Last seen in Big Bear, California on Nov 5, 1993

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Victim Details

Feb 12, 2010

May 8, 2019

Michael

Udow

78

45

64 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 5, 1993

Big Bear

California

San Bernardino County

8189

San Bernardino Co. Sheriff Department

Big Bear Lake

California

,

069301660

San Bernardino Co. Sheriff Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5095) and 5 other sources
Michael George Udow, a 45-year-old man, was last seen on November 5, 1993, in Big Bear, California. On that day, after having a dispute with his girlfriend, Udow left on foot and has not been heard from since. He was reported missing under suspicious circumstances, as his sudden disappearance followed the argument, and no further contact or trace of him has been found.

Udow was last seen wearing a gold jacket, a long-sleeved t-shirt, blue jeans, and black sneakers. He is described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing 5'4" and weighing 140 pounds. Despite some investigations, including the availability of dental records, the case remains unsolved. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department continues to manage the investigation, but no substantial leads have emerged to provide clarity on what happened to him. His case is classified as an endangered missing person.
Last Seen: Nov 5, 1993

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Michael George Udow - The Charley Project
  • 2082DMCA - Michael George Udow - Doe Network
  • Michael George Udow | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Michael George Udow : r/NotForgotten - Reddit
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP5095

    • 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 — Hesperia, California
    UP2530 • Found Jun 30, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 76%109 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3402 • Found Oct 23, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–50 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Lucerne Valley, California
    UP2535 • Found Sep 10, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 43–68 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'4"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3113 • Found Jun 4, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 54–64 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 84%115 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Cherry Valley, California
    UP7028 • Found Dec 24, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–66 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Cabazon, California
    UP7047 • Found Nov 28, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 20%5'10" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Calipatria, California
    UP15336 • Found Mar 19, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%111 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP7575 • Found Jan 19, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–46 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP3601 • Found Jun 11, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'4"
    Weight 99%155–200 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3617
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3617 • Found Apr 12, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 50–70 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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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