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Charles J. Pinger, aged 64, went missing on May 8, 1968, from Bergland, Michigan. He was known to live a solitary life in a shack in the woods, leading a reclusive existence. Pinger had not been seen for some time when the postmaster noticed that he hadn't picked up his social security checks for approximately two months prior to his disappearance. Despite his secluded lifestyle, this unusual behavior raised concerns.
Standing 5'6" tall and weighing about 155 pounds, Pinger had brown ha ...Read More
Last Seen: May 08, 1968
Standing 5'6" tall and weighing about 155 pounds, Pinger had brown ha ...Read More
Last Seen: May 08, 1968
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Charles
Pinger
120
64
66 inches
155 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
May 08, 1968
Bergland
Michigan
Ontonagon County
No
217
112664
Michigan State Police
Wakefield
Michigan
Gogebic County
49968
Glenn Gauthier
D/Sgt.
Wakefield Post, Michigan
9062295372
State
Law Enforcement
87-310-68
1968-07-15
Michigan State Police
Brown
Blue
Blue
11/16/2025
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