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Michael Havekost Missing Person Case

Last seen in Killeen, Texas on Sep 4, 2020

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Victim Details

Nov 3, 2020

May 11, 2022

Michael

Havekost

58

52

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 4, 2020

Killeen

Texas

Bell County

Unknown

93990

Killeen Police Department

Killeen

Texas

Bell County

76542

Matilde Uvalle

Detective

3304 Community Blvd, Texas

2545018860

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.killeentexas.gov/index.php?section=224

Killeen Police Department

6892

Blond/Strawberry

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP75241) and 9 other sources
Michael Howard Havekost, aged 52, was last seen on September 4, 2020, at the Day N Night Inn in Killeen, Texas. After losing his job during the pandemic, his sister had been paying for his extended stay at the hotel. When she visited on September 7 and again on September 14, the hotel staff reported they hadn't seen him in days. Havekost left behind personal items including his wallet, glasses, and hearing aids. His disappearance is considered suspicious, and his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Sep 4, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Killeen, Texas unsolved | Michael Havekost last seen Sept. 4 2020
  • Michael Howard Havekost - The Charley Project
  • Killeen Police search for missing man - KWTX
  • Gone Cold | Killeen man disappears without a trace - YouTube
  • Missing in Killeen: Woman continues her 3-year-long search for ...
  • Have you seen this missing Killeen man? | kcentv.com
  • Fate of Central Texas man who disappeared in September 2020 still ...
  • Killeen PD still searching for man who has now been missing for 7 ...
  • Michael Howard Havekost

    • 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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fort Worth, Texas
    UP138398 • Found Nov 23, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Dallas, Texas
    UP76467 • Found Aug 26, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 67%Est. 36–48 vs 52
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%127 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%159 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Antonio, Texas
    UP138984 • Found Jan 31, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 97%Est. 57–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 5'8"

    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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    Michael Howard Havekost, 52, was last seen on September 4, 2020, at the Day N Night Inn in Killeen... ...Read More
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