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Summary based on 3 sources
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.

Information available from online sources provides limited details about the specific circumstances surrounding Donohue's disappearance. It is noted that he may have been heading towards either Bonny Doon or Saratoga, California. Beyond this potential travel information, there is little public information detailing his last known activities or companions.

The Santa Cruz Police Department is the investigating agency for Donohue's case. His case remains classified as a missing person. Despite the passage of time, few additional details have been made publicly available regarding the investigation into his disappearance.

Last Seen: Jan 16, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Rio Vista, California
UP147996 • Found Feb 12, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Weight 91%137 lb vs 160 lb
Physical features: Tattoo: heart
75%Possible
John Doe — Shafter, California
UP61238 • Found Mar 11, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Weight 95%180–210 lb vs 160 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 48
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Weight 95%180–210 lb vs 160 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Weight 100%148 lb vs 160 lb

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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