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Michael Flaherty Missing Person Case

Last seen in Cascade, Idaho on Aug 25, 1980

Victim Details

May 05, 2020

Jul 26, 2023

Michael

Flaherty

64

18

70 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 25, 1980

Cascade

Idaho

Valley County

No

81863

Valley County Sheriff's Office

Cascade

Idaho

Valley County

83611

107 West Spring Street, Idaho

2083827150

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/sheriffs-office/

01198000947

Valley County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

08/20/2026


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Michael Edling Flaherty, aged 18, was last seen on August 25, 1980, in Cascade, Idaho. At the time of his disappearance, Michael was carrying a 30-30 rifle and was wearing a red hoodie, blue jeans, and size 10 tennis shoes. He spoke both English and Russian fluently, a unique skill that set him apart, although it remains unclear how this ability may relate to his disappearance.

Details surrounding his case remain scarce, with few clues to guide investigators. It is known that he vanishe ...
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Last Seen: Aug 25, 1980

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