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Michael William Desmet, a 33-year-old man, disappeared on August 26, 2005, along with 52-year-old Joseph Clarence Wilma Jr. The two men were last seen leaving Humboldt County, California, and heading to Wilma’s remote property in Covelo. They were driving Wilma's maroon 1998 Toyota pickup truck. Shortly before their disappearance, law enforcement had eradicated a large illicit marijuana garden on Wilma's property.
In April 2007, a hiker found a human jawbone near Wilma's property, whi ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 26, 2005
In April 2007, a hiker found a human jawbone near Wilma's property, whi ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 26, 2005
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Jan 09, 2024
Michael
Desmet
52
33
72 inches
210 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Aug 26, 2005
China Creek
California
Humboldt County
No
242
107929
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Eureka
California
Humboldt County
95501
Scott Hicks
Sheriff's Investigator
826 4th Street, California
7074457251
County
Law Enforcement
200505637
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
6624
Blond/Strawberry
Green
Green
12/01/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else been wondering about the role of local illegal operations in the disappearances of M... ...Read More
11/04/2024
11/04/2024
Has anyone dug into the timeline leading up to the discovery of Joseph Wilma's remains? In particula... ...Read More
02/24/2024
02/24/2024
Has anyone looked into the activity surrounding the property itself? I know the area is pretty remot... ...Read More
03/29/2023
03/29/2023
