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Michael Bearup, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on April 16, 1985, in St. Johns, Michigan. His disappearance remains a mystery, and very little information has surfaced regarding the circumstances around that day. He was described as a Caucasian male with brown hair, standing about 5'7" and weighing approximately 120 pounds. Despite investigations, no significant leads have emerged, and his whereabouts have remained unknown for decades.

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Last Seen: Apr 16, 1985

Victim Details

Jul 23, 2015

Jun 24, 2024

Michael

Bearup

69

30

67 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the spring of 1985, a 30-year-old man named Michael Allyn Bearup vanished from the small city of St. Johns, Michigan. He was last seen on April 16th of that year. At the time of his disappearance, Michael was described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with official sources simply stating he was last seen in 1985. The lack of detailed public information paints a vague and unsettling picture of the day he was last seen, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions for decades. The official investigation into Michael's disappearance was handled by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office. Despite their efforts, the case has grown cold over the years, with very little information being released to the public about any potential leads or theories. The case was formally entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) on July 23, 2015, under case number MP29540, nearly three decades after he was last seen. This entry brought renewed attention to his case, hoping to generate new leads from the public. Decades have passed since Michael Allyn Bearup was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved mystery. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers. His disappearance serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace, leaving behind a void in the lives of those who knew them. The overview of Michael's case is one of scant details and an enduring lack of closure. A young man disappeared from his life in a small Michigan town, and without any witnesses or evidence to suggest what happened, the narrative of his life abruptly ends, leaving only questions in its place.

Apr 16, 1985

St Johns

Michigan

Clinton County

No

16961

Clinton County Sheriff's Office

St. John's

Michigan

Clinton County

48879

1347 E Townsend Rd., Michigan

9892245200

County

Law Enforcement

2401-86

Clinton County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/07/2026


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