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Michael Mcdonald Missing Person Case

Last seen in Niagara Falls, New York on May 02, 1994

Victim Details

Jan 21, 2020

Jan 12, 2024

Michael

Mcdonald

56

24

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 02, 1994

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

14303

No

73982

New York State Park Police - Niagara

Niagara Falls

New York

Niagara County

14303

570 Whirlpool St., New York

7162781777

State

Law Enforcement

https://parks.ny.gov/park-police/contact-us.aspx

1234N94 / 1730434

1994-05-02

New York State Police - Niagara

8859

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

09/10/2026


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In the late spring of 1994, a young man named Michael F. McDonald, who was 24 years old at the time, vanished in Niagara Falls, New York. On May 2nd of that year, he was reportedly seen entering the powerful waters of the river just above the iconic falls. Originally from Niagara, this distressing event marked the last time he was seen, prompting the initiation of a missing person case. At the time of his disappearance, Michael was described as a White male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standi ...
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Last Seen: May 02, 1994

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP64507 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Michael Frank McDonald (1970-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial
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    Has anyone looked into the weather conditions on May 2, 1994, in Niagara Falls? I was wondering if t... ...Read More
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    Has anyone looked into the weather conditions around Niagara Falls on May 2, 1994, when Michael McDo... ...Read More
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    Wow, I'm just blown away by how little information there is on Michael McDonald's disappearance. I w... ...Read More
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