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Michael Fons Missing Person Case

Last seen in Foresthill, California on Mar 7, 2022

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Victim Details

Jun 22, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Michael

Fons

73

69

72 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 7, 2022

Foresthill

California

Placer County

95631

No

116711

Placer County Sheriff's Office

Auburn

California

Placer County

95603

Kurt Leatherman

Placer County Sheriff Detective

2929 Richardson Drive, California

5308897800

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.placer.ca.gov/1680/Sheriffs-Office

SO22-1935

Mar 7, 2022

Placer County Sheriff's Office

4257

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP92530) and 8 other sources
Michael John Fons, aged 69, was last seen on the morning of March 7, 2022, in Colfax, California. He had a range of serious medical conditions, including terminal illness, and was easily confused. On the evening of the same day, his car was found parked with its flashers on along Foresthill Road, near the China Wall OHV staging area, a heavily forested location. The vehicle was turned off, and the keys were missing. Fons was last seen wearing pajamas and possibly a jacket. Despite extensive search efforts involving multiple counties and rescue teams using various resources, including dogs, helicopters, and off-road vehicles, no trace of him has been found.

Fons is described as being 6 feet tall, 170 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and a full beard. He had several medical ports and wore glasses. His case remains unsolved, and the Placer County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information about his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Mar 7, 2022

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Michael John Fons | Placer County, CA
  • Michael John Fons - The Charley Project
  • Missing Persons | Placer County, CA
  • Search Called Off For Missing Terminally Ill Colfax Man Michael Fons
  • Search suspended for missing at-risk 69-year-old man in Placer ...
  • Placer County law enforcement suspend the search for Michael Fons
  • Search continues at China Wall for missing Colfax man
  • Search suspended for missing Colfax man | Gold Country Media

    • 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 — Covelo, California - unidentified case UP124271
    John Doe — Covelo, California
    UP124271 • Found Oct 24, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 69 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%140 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1"–6'3" vs 6'0"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 69
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 95%191 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP96579
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP96579 • Found Oct 3, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 69
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Hair 40%Gray 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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    Michael John Fons, 69, was last seen the morning of March 7, 2022, in Colfax, California. He had... ...Read More
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