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Michael Paul Spruth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Trinity County, California on Dec 14, 2018

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 24, 2026

Case Added

Jan 24, 2026

First Name

Michael

Last Name

Paul Spruth

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

6'3 inches

Weight

230 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 14, 2018

City

Trinity County

State

California

Zip Code

Trinity County

Agency Name

Trinity County Sheriff's Office

Agency Phone

530-623-2611

Last Updated

Oct 7, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on 3 sources

Michael Paul Spruth, a 55-year-old man, has been missing since December 14, 2018. He was last seen in the Trinity Pines area of Trinity County, California. Spruth, who was born on November 27, 1963, has not been heard from since his disappearance.

At the time he went missing, Spruth was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes. He stood at 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighed approximately 230 pounds. There are few details available to the public regarding the circumstances of his disappearance.

The Trinity County Sheriff's Department is the agency handling his case.
Last Seen: Dec 14, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Michael Paul Spruth - The Charley Project

Missing Person: Michael Paul Spruth Missing Since: December 14 ...

Michael Paul Spruth | State of California - Department of Justice

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible

John Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 55

Race 100%White

Location 75%Same state

TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen

Weight 92%198 lb vs 230 lb

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 Paul Spruth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Trinity County, California on Dec 14, 2018

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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