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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP91513) and 5 other sources
Michael Lucas Gonzales, a 27-year-old man from Granite Bay, California, was last seen on May 1, 2021. That evening, he was at home with his father, who last spoke to him around 10:00 p.m. The next morning, Michael's girlfriend received a message from him at 5:45 a.m., stating that he was heading to the gym. However, he never arrived, and all contact ceased after that. His phone was turned off, which was highly unusual for him. Michael's faded teal 2000 Toyota Camry, with California license plate 6THH725, was spotted in South Sacramento on May 5, but the car has not been found since.

Before his disappearance, Michael lived with his father and had completed a trade school program, looking forward to starting a new career. His family and friends described him as responsible, with no history of leaving unexpectedly or being out of contact for extended periods. Michael had a distinct "California" or "Sacramento" tattoo on his shoulder and required daily medication for a health condition, raising further concern about his well-being. Despite extensive searches and community involvement, Michael remains missing under unclear circumstances.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate his case and urges anyone with information to come forward. His disappearance is still classified as endangered missing.

Last Seen: May 2, 2021

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 — Stockton, California - unidentified case UP157759
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP157759 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%200 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 65%132 lb vs 180 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP109069 • Found Aug 17, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–36 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 64%157 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 48%121 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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