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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP587) and 3 other sources
In the summer of 2002, a sense of disquiet settled over the small village near Paia, Hawaii, with the disappearance of 52-year-old John Thomas Madigan III. On July 19th, he was last seen at approximately 5:00 in the evening. Known to his friends and family as Johnny, Madigan was a Caucasian male, standing between 5'8' and 5'10' with brown hair and blue eyes, and weighing between 160 and 170 pounds. Distinctive features that might have aided in his identification included burn scars on one of his arms and surgical scars on his head. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown, creating a void of information that has left his loved ones with unanswered questions for years.

The investigation into John Madigan's disappearance was handled by the Maui County Police Department, under case number 02-59263. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, very few details about his last known whereabouts or activities have ever come to light. The lack of information has been a significant hurdle in the case, leaving a sparse trail for investigators to follow. The official narrative simply states that he was last seen in a small village a few miles from Paia, a detail that offers little in the way of concrete leads. This scarcity of information has been a source of ongoing pain and frustration for his family.

Over two decades have passed since John Madigan III vanished, and his case has grown cold. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of his family for answers, though the likelihood of a resolution dwindles with each passing year. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing under mysterious circumstances, their stories left unfinished. The overview of this case is one of an abrupt and unexplained absence, a man who one moment was present in the lives of those who knew him, and the next, was gone without a trace from the beautiful, yet sometimes isolating, landscape of Maui. The lack of significant developments has left his case file open but inactive, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a mystery that endures.

Last Seen: Jul 19, 2002

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Kipahulu, Hawaii
UP66211 • Found Sep 13, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 90%135 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.