Michael Woodward

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Michael J. Woodward, a 9-year-old boy, was last seen on April 23, 1972, playing outside his home at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, while his father mowed the lawn. At some point between 9 a.m. and noon, Michael vanished, sparking a massive search effort that included over 400 soldiers, volunteers on horseback, jeeps, motorcycles, and helicopters. Despite the extensive search, no trace of him was ever found, and his case went cold.

Michael had a notable injury to his left eye from a fishi ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 23, 1972
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    Victim Details

    Apr 15, 2010

    Jan 23, 2018

    Michael

    Woodward

    61

    9

    56 inches

    70 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Apr 23, 1972

    Fort Jackson

    South Carolina

    Richland County

    27063

    Fort Jackson Army Base, Military Police

    Columbia

    South Carolina

    ,

    017701CID

    Fort Jackson Army Base, Military Police

    Blue

    Blue

    09/16/2024


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    I am currently conducting research for a paper on the murder of Michael Woodward and am in need of a... ...Read More
    03/19/2024
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    12/21/2023