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Timothy Mckye Missing Person Case

Last seen in Glendale, Arizona on Oct 13, 2006

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Oct 27, 2022

Timothy

Mckye

70

50

69 inches

71 inches

200 lbs

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 13, 2006

Glendale

Arizona

Maricopa County

6894

Glendale Police Department

Glendale

Arizona

Maricopa County

85301

Mario Sanchez

Police Detective

6835 North 57th Drive, Arizona

6239303000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.glendaleaz.com/police/

06-123142

Glendale Police Department

6082

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1067) and 5 other sources
In the autumn of 2006, 50-year-old Timothy McKye was embarking on a significant life change, moving from his home in Glendale, Arizona, to be with family in Florida. On October 13, his journey brought him to Beaumont, Texas, where a minor mishap would become the starting point of a lasting mystery. While navigating the city, the U-Haul trailer he was towing became stuck in a ditch. An apartment complex security guard assisted him, but what happened next is unclear. Timothy was last seen that day; he never returned for his disabled trailer and seemingly vanished without a trace.

The circumstances surrounding Timothy's disappearance are made more unsettling by the additional missing pieces of his life. His vehicle, a silver-blue 1999 Plymouth Voyager van with Arizona license plate number 161TTM, also disappeared and has not been located. Adding to the distress for his loved ones, Timothy was not alone on his cross-country move. He was accompanied by his female German Shepherd, who also vanished. Concerns for his well-being were heightened by the fact that he may have had an unspecified medical condition that required medication.

Years have passed since Timothy McKye was last seen in Beaumont, and his case remains unsolved. The Glendale Police Department is investigating his disappearance, but the trail went cold after he left the U-Haul trailer behind. The abrupt end to his journey, leaving behind a key component of his move, coupled with the disappearance of his van and beloved dog, creates a deeply puzzling and concerning narrative. Despite the passage of time, the search for answers continues, fueled by the hope of bringing closure to his family and solving the mystery of what happened to Timothy James McKye.
Last Seen: Oct 13, 2006

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Timothy McKye missing since 2006 last seen in Beaumont
  • MISSING w/His DOG.. 2006 Cold Case Disappearance of Timothy ...
  • Missing man was last seen in Beaumont in 2006
  • Timothy James McKye - The Charley Project
  • Timothy McKye was last seen in Beaumont on October 13 ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 76%155 lb vs 200–210 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP13861
    John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
    UP13861 • Found Apr 28, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona - unidentified case UP10911
    John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona
    UP10911 • Found Dec 4, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Peoria, Arizona - unidentified case UP142022
    John Doe — Peoria, Arizona
    UP142022 • Found Feb 12, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 71%120–150 lb vs 200–210 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP11032
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP11032 • Found Dec 12, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP118816
    John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
    UP118816 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Tonopah, Arizona - unidentified case UP11277
    John Doe — Tonopah, Arizona
    UP11277 • Found Dec 30, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 36–48 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona
    UP100485 • Found Dec 11, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'9"–6'4" vs 5'9"–5'11"

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    Has anyone else been following the Timothy McKye case? I was recently reading about it and one thing... ...Read More
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