Account
Dec 17, 2010
May 31, 2023
Dawn
Silvernail
54
21
70 inches
125 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the autumn of 1991, a young mother named Dawn Rene Silvernail, aged 21, vanished from Hubbardston, Michigan, leaving behind a life that was just beginning to unfold. The last known contact with Dawn was on November 8, 1991, a particularly poignant date as she had recently given birth to her second son. Originally from the Ithaca, Michigan area, Dawn had lived in various states, including California, Georgia, and Florida, with her husband before they returned to Michigan and settled in Hazel Park. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were initially unclear, with her family not hearing from her after that November day. Standing at five feet ten inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes, one of which was slightly lazy, she also had distinctive scars on her abdomen and the middle of her forehead. The years following Dawn's disappearance were filled with uncertainty and a frustrating lack of progress. It wasn't until the late 1990s and early 2000s that her family's persistent efforts led them to report her missing to multiple police agencies. The official investigation, however, did not gain significant traction until 2006 when the Michigan State Police took over the case. As investigators delved deeper, troubling information began to surface. Several individuals came forward with claims that Dawn's husband had made disturbing statements, allegedly bragging about killing her and burying her body. This led authorities to consider him a person of interest in her disappearance. Despite these developments, Dawn's case remains unsolved, a lingering heartache for her loved ones. The investigation has been treated as a homicide, yet no charges have ever been filed. A significant lead emerged suggesting her body might be buried at a location known as Dugway Hill in Hubbardston, prompting a thorough search by Michigan State Police with cadaver dogs. Unfortunately, the search yielded no evidence, leaving investigators and Dawn's family without the closure they so desperately seek. The disappearance of Dawn Rene Silvernail is a story of a young life interrupted, a family left in limbo, and a case that, for decades, has been defined by more questions than answers as authorities continue to ask for the public's help.
Nov 08, 1991
Hubbardston
Michigan
Ionia County
9441
Michigan State Police
Lakeview
Michigan
Montcalm County
48850
Lakeview Post, Michigan
9893528444
State
Law Enforcement
68-1574-06
Michigan State Police
Brown
Brown
Brown
06/24/2026
