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Michael Burckley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Oct 18, 2001

Victim Details

Created

Dec 12, 2008

Case Added

Nov 1, 2022

First Name

Michael

Last Name

Burckley

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

74 inches

Weight

230 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 18, 2001

City

Albuquerque

State

New Mexico

County

Bernalillo County

Agency ID

6545

Agency Name

Albuquerque Police Department

Agency City

Albuquerque

Agency State

New Mexico

Agency County

Bernalillo County

Agency Zip Code

87102

Agency Contact

Heather Chavez

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

400 Roma Avenue NW, New Mexico

Agency Phone

5057682020

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.cabq.gov/police

Agency Case #

02-56578

Agency Report Date

Mar 16, 2002

Primary Agency

Albuquerque Police Department

Case Contributors

5237

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 14, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP631) and 9 other sources

On October 18, 2001, 29-year-old Michael Erick Burckley was last seen leaving his residence in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was in the area of Foster and Lafayette streets NE at the time of his disappearance. Michael, a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, stood at 6'2" and weighed approximately 230 pounds. He wore glasses with tortoiseshell frames and had a faded tattoo of an angel on his back. At the time he went missing, it is believed he was wearing jeans and possibly a jean jacket, along with an inexpensive digital sports watch. Michael was also in need of medication for an unspecified condition.

The circumstances surrounding Michael's disappearance remain unclear as he has not been seen or heard from since that day. The Albuquerque Police Department is the investigating agency for his case, which was reported on March 16, 2002. His case is classified as an endangered missing person. DNA samples from his parents have been submitted and are on file with the FBI's Combined DNA Index System.

Over the years, Michael's case has remained unsolved, leaving his family and community with lingering questions. His disappearance is a profound loss for those who know and love him. The lack of resolution in his case is a heavy burden, and the hope for answers endures. This overview represents the known information about Michael's case, a story that began on an ordinary day in October 2001 and has since become a long and painful mystery. The investigation into his whereabouts is ongoing, and any information could be crucial to finally understanding what happened to him.
Last Seen: Oct 18, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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Missing Person / NamUs

4477DMNM - Michael Erick Burckley - Doe Network

Michael Erick Burckley - The Charley Project

True Consequences Podcast | MISSING MONDAY: Michael Erick ...

Select It Sunday: Michael Erick Burckley - The Charley Project Blog

Michael Burckley - New Mexico Missing Person

Michael Burckley | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom

NM - NM- Michael Erick Burckley, 29, Albuquerque, 18 Oct 2001 ...

Michael Burckley – The Charley Project Blog - WordPress.com

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible

John Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico

UP82535 • Found Jul 14, 2020

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%2 mi away, same county

TimingFound 19 years after last seen

Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"

Weight 55%160 lb vs 230 lb

Hair 50%Blond vs Brown

78%Possible

John Doe — Albuquerque, New Mexico

UP8363 • Found Aug 15, 2003

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 29 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%Same area, same county

TimingFound 22 months after last seen

75%Possible

John Doe — Las Vegas, New Mexico

UP14697 • Found Dec 2, 2015

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 78%88 mi away, same state

TimingFound 14 years after last seen

Physical features: Tattoo: angel

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.

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Michael Burckley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Oct 18, 2001

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (9)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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