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Michael Chastain Missing Person Case

Last seen in Denver, Colorado on Nov 21, 2008

Victim Details

Oct 30, 2023

Nov 7, 2023

Michael

Chastain

70

53

68 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 21, 2008

Denver

Colorado

Denver County

80204

No

131330

Denver Police Department

Denver

Colorado

Denver County

80204

1331 Cherokee Street, Colorado

7209132000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/police-department/police-stations.html

20080798493

Dec 6, 2008

Denver Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP110835) and 1 other source
In the autumn of 2008, a sense of quiet concern began to ripple through a community in Denver, Colorado, with the disappearance of Michael Chastain. He was last seen on November 21st of that year and, in the days that followed, the silence from the 53-year-old man grew into a noticeable and troubling absence. Those who knew him were left with a void and a series of unanswered questions. The details surrounding his last known moments are scarce, painting a vague picture for his loved ones and for the authorities who would come to investigate his case. This lack of information has been a persistent and heartbreaking characteristic of the search for answers.

Michael was a man in his early fifties, described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes. He stood at a height of 5'8' and weighed around 140 pounds. These details, while helpful for identification, could not fill the void left by his sudden and unexplained departure from the lives of those who cared for him. The lack of concrete leads or any communication from him after he was last seen only deepened the mystery and the growing apprehension for his well-being. The case was officially filed, and the Denver Police Department took the lead in the investigation, but the trail was cold from the start.

Years have passed since Michael Chastain was last seen, and the passage of time has not brought the clarity that his family and friends have undoubtedly longed for. His case remains an open and unresolved missing person investigation, a quiet but constant reminder of a life interrupted. The community is periodically reminded of his story, a testament to the enduring hope that someone, somewhere, holds a piece of information that could illuminate the path to understanding what happened. The overview of this case is one of profound and lingering uncertainty; a man vanished, leaving behind only memories and the enduring question of his whereabouts. Anyone with information regarding his disappearance is encouraged to contact the Denver Police Department.
Last Seen: Nov 21, 2008

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  • Michael Chastain - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Aurora, Colorado - unidentified case UP16278
    John Doe — Aurora, Colorado
    UP16278 • Found Dec 13, 2016
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 38%191 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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