Michael Duane Burnett, a 14-year-old boy, was last seen on March 17, 1971, in Oroville, California. He had left his home on Clement Drive that morning, intending to walk to Central Middle School, but never arrived. His disappearance followed an argument with his mother that day, which initially led her to believe that he might have gone to live with his father in Washington. However, Michael never reached his father, and foul play is suspected in his case.
In the days leading up to his disappearance, Michael had been involved in a fight with other boys from a nearby school. While no clear connection has been established between this altercation and his vanishing, authorities believe that foul play is likely, as Michael had no history of running away and wasn't experiencing any major personal issues at the time.
Michael had distinguishing features, including a surgical scar on the left side of his chest from a partial lung removal and a small scar near his right eye. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue sweater, green pants, and brown suede shoes. Despite extensive searches and investigations over the years, Michael's case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Mar 17, 1971
