Michael Roberts, a 62-year-old white male, was reported missing from Lewiston, Maine after last being seen on **November 13, 2019**. He was known to maintain regular contact with family and friends, and failure to do so, along with lapsing on essential medications, prompted immediate concern. His last confirmed whereabouts were in the downtown Lewiston and nearby Bartlett Street areas.
Despite ongoing searches, there were no confirmed sightings through the end of 2019, and missing-person alerts remained in effect in both NamUs and through local authorities. The Lewiston Police Department classified the case under report number **19Lew‑5278‑OF**, and Roberts was described as standing approximately 6'1" weighing around 225 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.
On **January 25, 2025**, a Lewiston resident discovered human remains in **Garcelon Bog**, near Russell Street, an area frequented by local trails and approximately one mile from Bartlett Street. Recovery efforts were challenging due to frozen terrain and required the aid of heavy machinery, including a backhoe, to retrieve the remains.
DNA analysis performed by the Maine State Police Crime Laboratory subsequently identified the remains as those of Michael Roberts, now aged 68 at the time of confirmation. Authorities have stated the death is **not considered suspicious**, with no indication of foul play. The Maine State Police Major Crimes South, Lewiston Police, Maine game wardens, and Public Works personnel collaborated on the recovery and identification.
The confirmation brought closure to a missing-person case that spanned more than five years. Roberts’ disappearance, uncharacteristically accompanied by a complete break in communication, led to extensive community concern and official alerts. The discovery of his remains in a remote bog highlighted the difficulty of searches in such environments and the persistence of local authorities in locating and identifying him through forensic methods.Last Seen: Nov 13, 2019
