On a summer day, June 3, 1985, 13-year-old Michael "Lloyd" Reese left his home on East 1700 South in Salt Lake City for what should have been a day of fun at East Canyon Reservoir. He was with his friend, 21-year-old David Jaramillo, and two other friends. Michael, who had just graduated from Glendale Middle School, was known for being popular in his neighborhood and had a diverse group of friends.
He had dreams of becoming a doctor and enjoyed listening to bands like Aerosmith and AC/DC. Michael had distinctive, bright white teeth with braces on both the top and bottom, green eyes, and a mole on his right cheek. He also had a scar on his upper right arm.
At some point during their outing at the reservoir, Michael and David became separated from their other two friends. The circumstances surrounding their separation remain unclear. The last time anyone saw Michael and David, they were driving away in a brown Datsun B210. When the two failed to return home that evening, they were reported missing by concerned family and friends. The two friends they were with are not considered suspects in their disappearance. The initial investigation into their disappearance yielded very little evidence, leaving authorities uncertain whether the two had been met with foul play or were victims of an accident.
Decades have passed since Michael Reese and David Jaramillo were last seen, and their case has grown cold, yet it remains an active investigation. The families of both missing individuals still reside in the Salt Lake City area, holding out hope for answers. Over the years, law enforcement has revisited the case, urging the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough. Searches have been conducted in and around the East Canyon Reservoir, including underwater searches with sonar equipment, but these efforts have not led to the discovery of the Datsun B210 or any sign of the two friends. The disappearance of Michael Reese and David Jaramillo is a long-standing mystery, a painful reminder of a day that began with youthful excitement and ended in unanswered questions. The lack of evidence has made it difficult for investigators to determine what happened to them, leaving their loved ones in a prolonged state of uncertainty.Last Seen: Jun 3, 1985
