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Michael Carroll Missing Person Case

Last seen in Buffalo, New York on Dec 02, 1996

Victim Details

Jun 16, 2020

Oct 11, 2023

Michael

Carroll

51

22

69 inches

69 inches

180 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 02, 1996

Buffalo

New York

Erie County

14214

Unknown

83991

Buffalo Police Department

Buffalo

New York

Erie County

14202

68 Court Street, New York

7168514444

Local

Law Enforcement

bpdny.org

ABUF6155

Buffalo Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/26/2026


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Michael Carroll, a 22-year-old from Buffalo, New York, disappeared on December 2, 1996. His car was found abandoned in Letchworth State Park, but no other trace of him has ever been discovered. At the time of his disappearance, Michael was 5'9", weighed 180 pounds, and had brown hair. Despite extensive searches, his case remains unsolved, and little evidence has surfaced to explain what may have happened to him.

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Last Seen: Dec 02, 1996

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP70807 | NamUs
  • MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR MICHAEL CARROLL - Buffalo News
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    I was just reading through some old articles about Michael Carroll's disappearance and something rea... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find it strange how Michael Carroll's car was just left in Letchworth State Park wi... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else found it strange that Michael Carroll's car was left in such an isolated spot in Let... ...Read More
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