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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55545) and 9 other sources
Michael McConnell, a 28-year-old man from Dagsboro, Delaware, went missing on May 21, 2016. On the day of his disappearance, McConnell was reportedly receiving medical attention from EMS personnel. He had fallen unconscious, but after regaining consciousness, he fled from the scene, evading medical staff. Despite efforts by the authorities and the community, there have been no confirmed sightings or leads on his whereabouts since that day.

McConnell’s case remains unsolved, and details surrounding his disappearance are sparse. He is described as a white male, about 5'9" tall, weighing 130 pounds, with brown hair. His family and investigators have not given up hope, and his case is listed in national databases such as NamUs, where ongoing efforts are being made to gather more information that could lead to his discovery.

The circumstances of McConnell’s disappearance are puzzling. Given that he was last seen in a vulnerable state, his decision to flee and subsequent vanishing raises many questions. Authorities continue to ask the public for any information that could assist in locating him, though, to date, no significant breakthroughs have been reported. His family and local community remain concerned and hopeful that new information will surface that could bring closure to this mystery.

Last Seen: May 21, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP16496
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP16496 • Found Feb 11, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP55994 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%101 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 74%160–180 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Fairmont Heights, Maryland
UP17706 • Found Dec 13, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP102185
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP102185 • Found Jan 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 89%150–180 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Lakewood, New Jersey
UP16881 • Found Jul 31, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 30–50 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 71%120 mi away
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 74%160 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP70353 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 35–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 62%166 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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