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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP88173) and 2 other sources
In the autumn of 2021, concern began to grow for the welfare of 43-year-old Andrew Michael Yonikus. A resident of Phoenix, Arizona, Andrew, who also went by the nicknames Andy or Andrew Gallagher, was last officially seen on October 1, 2021. However, his family had not had any contact with him since August of that same year, a silence that was unsettling and out of character. This prolonged lack of communication prompted his loved ones to report him missing, initiating an investigation into his sudden and troubling disappearance. At the time he went missing, Andrew was described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 165 pounds.

The circumstances surrounding Andrew's disappearance are veiled in uncertainty, leaving his family with a painful void and a multitude of unanswered questions. Their inability to reach him for several weeks before he was officially last seen suggests a period of disconnect that deepened their concern for his safety and well-being. Distinctive tattoos mark Andrew's appearance; he has images of his children's faces on his chest, a cross with wings and names on his right upper arm, and a depiction of the grim reaper on his left upper arm. These personal and unique markings serve as crucial identifiers for a man whose current whereabouts are unknown. The Phoenix Police Department is the investigating agency assigned to his case.

The investigation into Andrew Yonikus's disappearance remains active, a poignant reminder of a family's ongoing search for answers. Public awareness is a critical component in cases of this nature, as any piece of information, no matter how small it may seem, could be the key to understanding what happened to him. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of his loved ones to find closure. The case is a somber overview of a man who vanished, leaving behind a family deeply concerned for his welfare and a community called upon to help bring him home.

Last Seen: Oct 1, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP118816
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
UP118816 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'10"
79%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP95516
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP95516 • Found Jul 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP102760
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP102760 • Found Feb 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'10"

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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