Michael Gaughan

Missing
Case Description
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Michael James Gaughan, aged 17, was last heard from on July 20, 1975, in El Paso, Texas. He made a long-distance call to his parents in New Mexico from a pay phone at 7:15 a.m., informing them that he had car trouble and would be home later that day. However, Michael never arrived, and this phone call was the last contact anyone had with him.

Two days later, on July 22, the vehicle Michael had been driving was found abandoned in the desert, west of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Despite an ext ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 20, 1975
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    Victim Details

    Jan 08, 2010

    Nov 01, 2019

    Michael

    Gaughan

    66

    17

    67 inches

    68 inches

    135 lbs

    145 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jul 20, 1975

    El Paso

    Texas

    El Paso County

    26243

    Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office

    Las Cruces

    New Mexico

    Doña Ana County

    88007

    William McNeil

    Cold Case/Missing persons Detective

    845 North Motel Boulevard, New Mexico

    5755251911

    County

    Law Enforcement

    201006925

    Dona Ana County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Green

    Green

    No

    10/04/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    Does anyone know if Michael Gaughan has any distinguishing marks or tattoos? Just curious if there i... ...Read More
    06/29/2023
    Is there a reward being offered for information that leads to the whereabouts of Michael? If anyone ... ...Read More
    03/05/2023
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