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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11772) and 4 other sources
Michael Jerome Zipfel, a 45-year-old man, was last seen on June 1, 2004, in Coppell, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Zipfel was struggling with mental health issues and drug addiction, which had worsened after a divorce left him homeless. He had previously been evaluated at Parkland Hospital in 2003 for his mental state and was released from jail in December 2004, just a few months before he vanished. He has not been heard from since.

Zipfel is described as a Caucasian male with blond hair and blue eyes, standing 5'9" and weighing between 130-140 pounds. He was in a vulnerable state at the time of his disappearance due to his mental health struggles. Despite efforts from law enforcement and missing person organizations, no substantial leads have emerged regarding his case, and it remains unsolved.

Authorities continue to seek information that might shed light on his whereabouts, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Coppell Police Department.

Last Seen: Jun 1, 2004

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP8508
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP8508 • Found Oct 29, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–57 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–140 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–48 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 92%159 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas - unidentified case UP80986
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP80986 • Found May 24, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — Dallas, Texas
UP17611 • Found Jan 19, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
77%Possible
John Doe — Waco, Texas
UP55043 • Found Feb 8, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–46 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%98 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"
77%Possible
John Doe — Texas
UP3172 • Found Aug 9, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
77%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP138398 • Found Nov 23, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — Lewisville, Texas
UP75532 • Found Oct 20, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'1" vs 5'9"
76%Possible
John Doe — San Marcos, Texas - unidentified case UP10560
John Doe — San Marcos, Texas
UP10560 • Found Aug 10, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%220 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 98%115 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas - unidentified case UP3222
John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
UP3222 • Found Jul 11, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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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