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Michael York Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lynnwood, Washington on Jan 1, 2011

Victim Details

Nov 29, 2023

Jan 12, 2024

Michael

York

64

49

68 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 2011

Lynnwood

Washington

Snohomish County

98036

No

132451

Lynnwood Police Department

Lynnwood

Washington

Snohomish County

98036

Maryam McDonald

Police Officer

19321 44th Avenue West, Washington

4256705600

Local

Law Enforcement

2020-00022490

Jul 31, 2020

Lynnwood Police Department

3498

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP112319) and 2 other sources
In 2011, a sense of quiet concern began to grow for 49-year-old Michael Allen York. A resident of Lynnwood, Washington, in Snohomish County, Michael was last seen at some point during that year. The specific date of his last contact remains uncertain, adding a layer of ambiguity to the circumstances of his disappearance. At the time he went missing, he was described as a white male, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 145 pounds. He had brown, balding hair, and brown eyes, and was known to have a gray mustache and beard. His appearance was further distinguished by several tattoos, including a woman, a face, an eagle, and multiple clowns on his arms, chest, and back.

The details surrounding Michael's disappearance are sparse. What is known is that he vanished from the Lynnwood area, but the specific events leading up to that moment have not been publicly detailed. The lack of information about his last known activities or whereabouts has made the investigation challenging for the Lynnwood Police Department, who were officially reported on the case much later. The passage of time without any contact or sightings has only deepened the mystery for those who knew him.

Years went by without any resolution in Michael's case. The report of his disappearance was not filed until July 31, 2020, long after he was last seen. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as MP112319. This public-facing database serves as a crucial tool for law enforcement and the public, providing a centralized location for information about missing individuals. Despite these efforts, the trail had grown cold. The investigation into what happened to Michael Allen York remains open, a quiet and unresolved question in the community of Lynnwood, leaving behind a profound sense of uncertainty.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 2011

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    • 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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP85540 • Found May 12, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 76%113 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Snoqualmie, Washington - unidentified case UP104650
    John Doe — Snoqualmie, Washington
    UP104650 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 27–61 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fall City, Washington
    UP87184 • Found Jul 23, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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