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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97652) and 5 other sources
Michael Norman Dunn, a 34-year-old landscaper, was last seen on July 16, 1995, in Somerset, California. He left his home early that morning, between 5:30 and 6:00 AM, reportedly to attend appointments with business clients. However, he never returned home, and no one has heard from him since. Days after his disappearance, his truck was located in the parking lot of a mall in Sacramento, about 45 miles from Somerset. Inside the vehicle, investigators found his keys, wallet, identification, and two checks from clients, but there were no signs of foul play.

Dunn's wife reported him missing shortly after he failed to come home, sparking an investigation by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department. Despite their efforts, there have been very few leads in the case over the years. Dunn is described as being 6 feet tall, weighing 165 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He had several distinctive tattoos, including a lion’s head and a scorpion on his right arm and the words "Northern California" on his left arm.

Though there has been no substantial progress in solving the case, it remains open with local authorities, and they encourage anyone with information to come forward. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, including the discovery of his vehicle with personal belongings still inside, have led to ongoing speculation, but no definitive answers have been found.

Last Seen: Jul 16, 1995

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP2363
John Doe — California
UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP7622
John Doe — Nevada
UP7622 • Found Oct 21, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
John Doe — Antioch, California
UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 91%141 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 39%362 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 98%183 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
Physical features: Tattoo: lion, arm
76%Possible
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 50–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 59%117 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5946 • Found Jul 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 78%200 lb vs 165 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 88%139 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Guerneville, California
UP79380 • Found Jul 18, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 70%125 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 days after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 165 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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