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Danny Michael Missing Person Case

Last seen in Laytonville, California on Apr 22, 1995

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Victim Details

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Dec 16, 2023

Danny

Michael

75

44

66 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 22, 1995

Laytonville

California

Mendocino County

Yes

132061

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

Ukiah

California

Mendocino County

95482

951 Low Gap Road, California

7074634411

County

Law Enforcement

95-1595

Apr 22, 1995

Mendocino County Sheriff's Office

3579

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP111805) and 8 other sources
Danny Ray Michael, a 44-year-old man, was last seen on April 3, 1995, in Laytonville, California. He informed a family member that he was planning to drive to Garberville, but he never arrived. His vehicle was later found abandoned on Sherwood Road in Willits, California, the same day he went missing. However, it wasn't reported to his family until April 21, and the car was towed the following day. There were no signs of Danny at the scene, and his whereabouts have remained unknown ever since.

Authorities conducted searches in the area where his car was discovered, but no clues were found that could explain his disappearance. Danny was officially reported missing on April 22, 1995, and his case has since been classified as an endangered missing person. Despite ongoing investigations by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office, no significant leads have emerged.

Danny's case remains unsolved, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement to help bring closure to his family.
Last Seen: Apr 22, 1995

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Danny Ray Michael - Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
  • 1934DMCA - Danny Ray Michael - Doe Network
  • Danny Ray Michael | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Danny Ray Michael - The Charley Project
  • Michael, Danny R. April 22,1995 - Porchlight International for the ...
  • Missing Archives - Page 2 of 4 - Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
  • Laytonville, CA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime
  • Missing, but not forgotten - Fort Bragg Advocate-News

    • 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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 44
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%158 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Laytonville, California
    UP79682 • Found Apr 14, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'6"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%208 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Modesto, California
    UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44
    Race 100%White
    Location 56%195 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 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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