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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP54275) and 6 other sources
Michael Joseph Miranda, an 18-year-old from Porterville, California, was last seen on the morning of July 13, 1992, when he went hiking alone. He did not take any supplies with him, indicating he planned to be gone only for a few hours. However, he never returned, and his family did not report him missing until three days later.

Search efforts led to the discovery of Michael’s 1984 Mazda pickup truck abandoned near Highway 190, close to Angel Falls and east of Springville, California. Despite extensive searches in the surrounding area, no trace of Michael has been found, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to classify his disappearance as an endangered missing person.

Michael was last seen wearing a red t-shirt, gray shorts, and tan or brown work boots. He had distinguishing features, including a small mole on his lower back. Though multiple leads have been followed, his disappearance remains a mystery.

Last Seen: Jul 13, 1992

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Glamis, California - unidentified case UP15319
John Doe — Glamis, California
UP15319 • Found Oct 2, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 78%150 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3671 • Found Sep 3, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 66%140 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Barstow, California
UP2539 • Found Dec 31, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%139 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%209 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP15816 • Found Jul 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 69%238 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Cucamonga, California
UP2527 • Found Oct 28, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–26 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%158 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 83%155 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3678 • Found Aug 5, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 52%130 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
John Doe — California
UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%249 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 99%170 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP15316 • Found Jun 10, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Heber, California - unidentified case UP15323
John Doe — Heber, California
UP15323 • Found Jan 1, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 45%304 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP61214 • Found Jun 10, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 20–30 vs 18
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%185–210 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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