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Michael McClain Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nashua, New Hampshire on Apr 20, 2019

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Victim Details

Apr 26, 2019

Mar 22, 2024

Michael

McClain

36

29

70 inches

190 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Apr 20, 2019

Nashua

New Hampshire

Hillsborough County

03062

No

49241

Nashua Police Department

Nashua

New Hampshire

Hillsborough County

03062

28 Officer James Roche Dr., New Hampshire

6035943500

Local

Law Enforcement

19-26944

Nashua Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56943) and 21 other sources
Michael McClain, a 29-year-old from Manchester, New Hampshire, disappeared in the early hours of April 21, 2019, after a night out with friends at the Tropical Lounge nightclub in Nashua. Following an altercation in the parking lot, which McClain tried to de-escalate, he became separated from his friends. Shortly after, McClain made a series of strange communications, including calling his boss and sending cryptic texts to a neighbor. In one of these texts, he mentioned, “They’re after me. More than one,” leading to concerns about his safety.

Surveillance footage captured McClain near a McDonald’s and a parking garage at Riverfront Landing by the Merrimack River around 3:30 a.m., but he was never seen again. His disappearance has baffled investigators, as there has been no activity on his social media accounts, credit cards, or phone since that night. His family has conducted extensive searches in the area, but no concrete leads have emerged. Some speculate that he may have drowned in the river, though his body has not been recovered, and his family, who insists he was a strong swimmer, remains skeptical of this theory.

Michael, known for his work with autistic children through Easterseals New Hampshire, was described as a responsible and caring individual. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to investigate while his family holds onto hope for answers.
Last Seen: Apr 20, 2019

Links to Additional Sources (21)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Episode 33: The Disappearance of Michael McClain
  • Where is Michael McClain? Young man seemingly vanishes after ...
  • Help Find Missing - Michael McClain - Facebook
  • Nashua Police Have No New Info On Michael McClain Case - Patch
  • Mike McClain still missing after visiting Nashua
  • Parents hold out hope for return of 29-year-old son Mike McClain ...
  • 91 // Missing Michael McClain Crawlspace - True Crime
  • Michael McClain Is STILL Missing... - Black and Missing
  • The Disappearance of Michael McClain
  • Nashua Police Still Seeking Tips About Missing Manchester Man
  • The Disappearance of Michael McClain - Stories of the Unsolved
  • New Hampshire : Michael McClain - Navigating Advocacy Podcast
  • What happened to Michael McClain? : r/UnresolvedMysteries - Reddit
  • Sunday, April 20, marked 6 years since now 35y/o Michael McClain ...
  • Michael Anthony McClain, missing from Nashua, NH 4/20/2019
  • Five months after disappearance, Mike McClain's parents still hold ...
  • NH - Michael McClain, 29, Tropical Lounge, Nashua, 21 April 2019
  • McClain family holds onto hope for son's safety | News, Sports, Jobs
  • Family of missing man pleads for answers - YouTube
  • Michael McClain Missing from Nashua, New Hampshire - MPIA

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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 — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP121067
    John Doe — Manhattan, New York
    UP121067 • Found Apr 25, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 58%185 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP96243
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP96243 • Found Dec 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 35–55 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 59%179 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — West Babylon, New York - unidentified case UP143866
    John Doe — West Babylon, New York
    UP143866 • Found Feb 14, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 61%168 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'5" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

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