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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP433) and 1 other source
In the early morning hours of July 27, 2003, a 22-year-old man named Michael Paul Bazan vanished from Phoenix, Arizona. He was last seen at approximately 2:00 a.m. leaving a party located in the vicinity of the 19000 block of North 3rd Street. Reports indicate that Michael was upset and intoxicated at the time of his departure. At the time he went missing, he was wearing blue jeans but had no shirt on. Distinctive features that could aid in his identification include a tattoo of the word 'HOSTILE' on the back of his neck and a tattoo of his vertebrae in red and blue ink down his back.

Michael's disappearance was marked by a lack of immediate leads. Shortly before he went missing, he had been released from jail and was on probation. He did not possess a valid driver's license or any credit cards, which would have made tracking his movements more difficult. His family and the Phoenix Police Department grew increasingly concerned for his welfare as days turned into weeks with no contact. The Phoenix Police Department's Missing Persons Unit has been handling the investigation into his disappearance.

The case of Michael Bazan has remained unsolved for many years, leaving his family with unanswered questions. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement continues to seek information that could shed light on what happened to him after he left the party that night. The circumstances of his disappearance, including his emotional state and lack of resources, have led to his classification as an endangered missing person. The investigation has involved collecting DNA samples from family members to be entered into national databases in the hope of a future match. The overview of this case is one of a young man who disappeared under concerning circumstances, with very few details available to the public. His case remains an active investigation, with the hope that someone will come forward with the information needed to bring closure to his loved ones.

Last Seen: Jul 27, 2003

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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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP824
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP824 • Found Dec 28, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP2028
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP2028 • Found Nov 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 88%196 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Arizona
UP2029 • Found Nov 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%161 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona - unidentified case UP478
John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona
UP478 • Found Sep 28, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 95%139 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Mesa, Arizona - unidentified case UP2020
John Doe — Mesa, Arizona
UP2020 • Found Feb 11, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 16–19 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP6601
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP6601 • Found Nov 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 30–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160–170 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP13166 • Found May 22, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%156 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2003
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP2003 • Found Nov 30, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 88%134 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tempe, Arizona
UP2023 • Found Dec 5, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15134
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP15134 • Found Aug 29, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 54%205 mi away
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 84%130 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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