Jun 06, 2011
Jan 12, 2024
Michael
Fullerton
64
26
74 inches
185 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the fall of 1986, a young man named Michael Frank Fullerton vanished from his home in West Seattle, Washington, leaving behind a life and a community that held him. At 26 years old, Michael was last definitively seen on September 27, 1986. He was a tall man, standing at six feet two inches, with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. His loved ones and authorities were left with a profound sense of uncertainty as the days turned into weeks with no word from him. The search for answers began, but the trail was sparse and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance were disconcertingly vague. The investigation into Michael's whereabouts took a concerning turn when his car, a silver and black Chevrolet Monte Carlo, was discovered abandoned in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. This discovery, far from his West Seattle home, only deepened the mystery. While the last confirmed contact with Michael was on September 27th, there were unverified reports of sightings on October 2nd in West Seattle, Burien, and Kent. These potential leads, however, did not culminate in his safe return, and the official report of his disappearance was filed with the King County Sheriff's Office on October 31, 1986. Distinctive physical features, such as a healed jaw that had been cracked in several places and a scar on his wrist, were noted in the hopes of aiding in his identification. Years have passed since Michael Fullerton was last seen, yet his case remains an open wound for those who knew him and for the community he left behind. The King County Sheriff's Office continues to hold the case file, number 86-210171, a silent testament to a life interrupted. Foul play has been suspected in his disappearance, adding a layer of tragic possibility to the enduring mystery. The lack of definitive answers has left a void, and the passage of time has not diminished the hope that one day, the full story of what happened to Michael Frank Fullerton will come to light, bringing with it the peace and closure that his family has sought for decades.
Sep 27, 1986
Seattle
Washington
King County
No
2145
King County Sheriff's Office
Seattle
Washington
King County
98104
Janet Gregory
Project Program Mgr 3
516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington
2062964155
County
Law Enforcement
86-210171
1986-10-31
King County Sheriff's Office
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
06/23/2026