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Michael Sholes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Escondido, California on Nov 10, 2009

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Victim Details

Aug 25, 2016

Jan 12, 2019

Michael

Sholes

66

50

71 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 10, 2009

Escondido

California

San Diego County

92026

18693

Escondido Police Department

Escondido

California

San Diego County

92026

Autumn Milliken

Community Service Officer

1163 Centre City Parkway, California

7608394722

Local

Law Enforcement

https://police.escondido.org/

09-16555

Nov 11, 2009

Escondido Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34938) and 2 other sources
Michael Sholes, a 50-year-old man, was last seen on November 10, 2009, in Escondido, California. After his disappearance, his vehicle was located in a public parking lot in Escondido, but there was no further sign of him. Michael is described as being 5'11" tall, weighing around 190 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair. Very little information is available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and authorities have not released any leads suggesting foul play.

Despite ongoing investigations and his case being included in missing persons databases, there have been no significant developments since he vanished. His family and law enforcement continue to seek information from the public to help solve this enduring mystery.
Last Seen: Nov 10, 2009

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP34938
  • My father has been missing from San Diego California ... - Facebook

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Menifee, California
    UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 79%151 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 55–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%187 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Spring Valley, California
    UP54392 • Found Aug 19, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 50%129 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%206 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%91 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 88%140–160 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 47%127 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP13615
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP13615 • Found Jul 4, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 66%Est. 60–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 63%138 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    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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