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Michael Joseph Donohue Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Cruz, California on Jan 16, 2005

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Michael

Joseph Donohue

69

48

5'11 inches

160 lbs

White

Male

Jan 16, 2005

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Police Departmen

831-420-5870

07/09/2026

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Michael Joseph Donohue, a 48-year-old man, was last seen in Santa Cruz, California on January 16, 2005. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, standing at 5'11" and weighing 160 pounds. He has blonde hair and blue eyes. A distinguishing feature is a heart tattoo on his left arm. When he was last seen, Donohue was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and brown shoes.

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