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Michael Fraunz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Costa Mesa, California on Jul 23, 1998

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Victim Details

Aug 30, 2018

Sep 15, 2022

Michael

Fraunz

86

58

66 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 23, 1998

Costa Mesa

California

Orange County

92626

No

40777

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92703

550 North Flower Street, California

7146477000

County

Law Enforcement

www.ocsd.org

98-35331

Orange County Sheriff's Department

10500

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52032) and 1 other source
Michael Fraunz, a 58-year-old resident of the La Paz Geropsychiatric Center in Los Angeles, went missing on July 23, 1998. He was on a field trip with other residents at the Orange County Fair in Costa Mesa, California, when he became separated from the group. Despite a thorough search of the area, no trace of Fraunz was ever found. Fraunz, who was mentally disabled and dependent on care, wore a red baseball cap, white t-shirt, brown pants, and glasses at the time of his disappearance.

His case is classified as endangered due to his vulnerable condition, and despite the efforts of authorities, his whereabouts remain unknown. The Orange County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate this decades-old case in hopes of finding answers for his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jul 23, 1998

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  • Michael Fraunz | State of California - Department of Justice

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3113 • Found Jun 4, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 54–64 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3395 • Found Jun 13, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%124 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3143 • Found Jan 4, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 120 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Lennox, California
    UP3405 • Found Sep 18, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Bellflower, California
    UP14872 • Found Oct 16, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 40%163 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'6"
    Weight 97%134 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP109282 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 90%138 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3020 • Found Jul 31, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3022 • Found Jul 25, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 62–72 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 58%155 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Michael Fraunz was 58 and living at the La Paz Geropsychiatric Center in Los Angeles when he... ...Read More
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