Match Doe

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Missing
#155856

Michael Naughton

Sex

Male

Age

42

Race

White / Caucasian

Height

5โ€ฒ 10โ€ณ

Weight

162 lbs

Last Seen

Feb 18, 2026

Location

Vida, Oregon

Media

ActualPhoto
ActualPhoto

Matches

(10 ranked)

LOW
Unidentified

#157697

UP157697

๐Ÿ“ ~2,455 mi

โฑ 41 days elapsed

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    Age ranges overlap

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    Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 7 lbs)

Condition: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Weak SignalHIGH Data Reliability

Weak signal โ€” significant differences were noted, or insufficient data was available to draw reliable comparisons.

This comparison is supported by comprehensive data on both cases, including location, demographics, and dates.

Geographic Analysis

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Significant distance

Cases are approximately 2,455 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.

Timeline Analysis

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Timeline strongly aligns

Remains were discovered 6 weeks after the disappearance. Decomposing remains suggest days to weeks since death. This interval aligns well with decomposing remains.

Physical Analysis

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Most physical descriptors consistent

3 of 5 comparable attributes align. Consistent: height, age, weight. Inconsistent: hair color, eye color.

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Missing Person

Vida, Oregon

Feb 18, 2026

Unidentified Remains

Manhattan, New York

Mar 31, 2026

2,455 miles apart

Notable Concerns

  • โš Race/ethnicity does not match
  • โš Hair color does not match
  • โš Eye color does not match

Base Case

Physical Description

Sex

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

Age

42

Height

5โ€ฒ 10โ€ณ

Weight

162 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Blue

Timeline

Last Seen

Feb 18, 2026

Reported

Feb 19, 2026

Locations

Last Seen

Vida, Oregon

Narrative

Last seen 02/18/2026 after running out of gas in the Vida area.

Matched Case

Physical Description

Sex

Male

Race

Black / African American

Age

30โ€“50

Height

6โ€ฒ 1โ€ณ

Weight

169 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Clothing

Pants, Navy with orange/red diagonal stripe and white bottoms, Shorts, Navy with "New York" text in gray, size M, MLB brand, Socks, Yellow metal necklace with pendant with blue opaque oval stone

Condition

Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Timeline

Date Found

Mar 31, 2026

Locations

Found

Manhattan, New York

Narrative

Found unresponsive near Pier 17.