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Michael Laine Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Bernardino, California on Aug 26, 2000

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Michael

Laine

56

30

71 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 26, 2000

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

San Bernardino

No

167376

Redlands Police Department

Redlands

California

San Bernardino County

92373

Thomas Williams

Detective

1270 West Park Avenue, California

9097987681

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofredlands.org/profile/police-department

000806523 / 080013819

Aug 26, 2000

Redlands Police Department

8426

Brown

Brown

Brown

Sep 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP142402)
Michael Lloyd Laine, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on August 26, 2000, in San Bernardino, California. He was reportedly at the Ranger Station off Highway 38 in Yucaipa, California, and intended to head towards the Momyer Creek Trailhead. Michael was expected to return the same day, but he did not. His vehicle was later discovered parked at the Momyer Creek Trailhead parking lot on September 1, 2000. Despite extensive search efforts conducted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team, Michael was not located.

Michael is described as a White male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed around 160 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He was last seen wearing a yellow polo shirt with the logo of Comfort Inn. A distinctive birthmark on his right tricep is noted as a physical identifier.

The case remains unsolved, and Michael's whereabouts are still unknown. The Redlands Police Department is the investigating agency, and they continue to seek information that could provide leads in this case. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Aug 26, 2000

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 45–60 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP12863 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP13535 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%122 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP13536 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 59%180 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Glendora, California
UP7522 • Found Jul 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–48 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%114–150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Mira Loma, California
UP6981 • Found Mar 18, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
Weight 74%123 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 60%206 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel 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.

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Does anyone have any updates on Michael Lloyd Laine’s case from back in 2000? I’ve been diving into... ...Read More
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