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I recently stumbled across the case of Paul Donithen Michel, who went missing back in 1986. I was taken by a detail that I hadn't seen discussed much: he had permanent braces on his back teeth. I'm curious if anyone thinks this could potentially be a key identifying factor if remains are ever found. It's such a unique detail. I know dental records can often help in identifying bodies, so perhaps this info was in his dental records? I'm just wondering if this detail could help narrow down leads or if anyone has any info from that angle. Does anyone here have experience with dental identification in missing persons cases? Would love to hear your thoughts!
Has anyone else noticed how little information there seems to be about what Paul Donithen Michel was wearing when he disappeared? It just strikes me as odd because knowing details like clothing can sometimes help jog people's memories or provide clues. I mean, a person doesn't just vanish—there's always something, right? Maybe someone saw him in something distinctive? Just a thought, but it might be worth digging into old neighborhood sources or talking to people who lived in the area at the time. It's been so long, but someone might recall details that seemed insignificant back then. Thoughts?
Hey everyone, I've been digging into the Paul Donithen Michel case recently, and I can't stop thinking about his dental situation. Did anyone else notice the permanent braces on his back teeth? It's such an unusual detail, especially for someone in their mid-20s back in the '80s. I'm wondering if that could have been a key identifier if his remains were ever found. Dental records are so crucial in identification, yet the detail seems to get overlooked when people discuss his case.
Given how little concrete info we have to go on, could there be any leads related to dental practices working around Novato during that time? Maybe someone who worked on his dental work might recall something—it's a long shot, I know, but sometimes it's the small details that can crack a case open.
Anyone have any thoughts or info to share about this aspect? Or am I just grasping at straws here?