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Summary based on 1 source
On March 1, 2001, 56-year-old Michael James Walsh was last seen in the remote and sparsely populated Alpine County, California. A white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 140 pounds, his sudden disappearance left behind a void of information and a case that has remained unresolved for years. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are not publicly detailed, adding a layer of mystery to his case. The Alpine County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating his disappearance and holds the case file, number 05-500.

Efforts to uncover more about Michael's life and the events leading up to that early spring day have yielded very little information in the public domain. Details about his profession, family life, or his reasons for being in Alpine County have not been widely reported. Similarly, information regarding any personal belongings he may have had with him, including a vehicle, is not readily available. This lack of ancillary details has made it challenging for a broader public narrative to form around his case, often leaving it to be listed in databases of the missing with only the most basic of facts.

The investigation into Michael James Walsh's disappearance has been characterized by a notable absence of public updates or breakthroughs. There have been no significant news reports detailing search efforts, potential leads, or persons of interest. This scarcity of information contributes to the difficulty in understanding what might have happened to him. The case remains an open and unresolved matter with the Alpine County Sheriff's Office. Without further information or witnesses coming forward, the disappearance of Michael James Walsh continues to be a quiet and perplexing mystery, a name and a date last seen in the rugged landscape of Alpine County.

Last Seen: Mar 1, 2001

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 56
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 60%180 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP13615
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP13615 • Found Jul 4, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%138 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 87%117 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
John Doe — Antioch, California
UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Vista, California
UP55876 • Found Jan 22, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 84%115 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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