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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41070) and 4 other sources
In the fall of 2016, a family's life was forever altered when 15-year-old Michael Anthony Bracamonte, a Hispanic male, vanished from Phoenix, Arizona. The last confirmed sighting of the teenager was on November 2, 2016, though his official date of last contact is listed as the following day. At the time of his disappearance, Michael was described as being 5'7' and weighing approximately 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain vague, with authorities initially believing he might still be in the local Phoenix area. The Phoenix Police Department opened an investigation into his case, which was also registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

Details regarding the specific events leading up to Michael's disappearance are not widely available in public records. Information about what he was wearing or who he was with on the day he was last seen has not been released, leaving a painful void for his loved ones and the community. The lack of specific details has made the search for answers particularly challenging for investigators. Despite the passage of time, the case officially remains open, a testament to the enduring hope of finding him.

The years since Michael's disappearance have been marked by a painful silence and an absence of significant leads. His case is a somber reminder of the many young people who go missing each year, leaving behind families to grapple with unanswered questions and the anguish of not knowing. The investigation, led by the Phoenix Police Department, continues to seek any information that might shed light on what happened to Michael Anthony Bracamonte. The central mystery of his whereabouts persists, a painful and unresolved chapter in the lives of those who knew and loved him.

Last Seen: Nov 3, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP81707
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP81707 • Found May 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–18 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%46 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP75357
John Doe — Arizona
UP75357 • Found Jul 24, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%120–135 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Pisinemo, Arizona - unidentified case UP88232
John Doe — Pisinemo, Arizona
UP88232 • Found Sep 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP71763
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP71763 • Found Mar 9, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona - unidentified case UP66455
John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona
UP66455 • Found Sep 27, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%116 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — Near Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP54288
John Doe — Near Ajo, Arizona
UP54288 • Found Jul 23, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–30 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
John Doe — west of Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP52776
John Doe — west of Ajo, Arizona
UP52776 • Found Feb 10, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 16–40 vs 15
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'7"
76%Possible
Unidentified Person — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP158272
Unidentified Person — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP158272 • Found Mar 26, 2026
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Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%46 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona - unidentified case UP98380
John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona
UP98380 • Found Nov 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–21 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'7"
75%Possible
John Doe — Itak, Arizona - unidentified case UP88822
John Doe — Itak, Arizona
UP88822 • Found Nov 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%125 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"

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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