Michael Sparks
Sex
Male
Age
14
Race
Black / African American
Height
5′ 11″
Weight
160 lbs
Last Seen
Mar 27, 2026
Location
Lake Wales, Florida
Media
No media attached to this case.
(3 ranked)
#157697
UP157697
📍 ~985 mi
⏱ 4 days elapsed
✓
Heights within 2 in (diff: 2 in)
Race/ethnicity matches
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 9 lbs)
Condition: Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction
#158425
"Dan" "Wrath"
📍 ~1,568 mi
⏱ 36 days elapsed
Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 15 lbs)
#158577
UP158577
📍 ~1,897 mi
⏱ 32 days elapsed
Condition: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Weak signal — 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
Significant distance
Cases are approximately 1,897 miles apart. This large geographic gap is a notable concern for this match.
Timeline Analysis
Timeline is consistent
Remains were discovered 5 weeks after the disappearance. Partial remains indicate an extended post-mortem interval. The timeline is plausible.
Physical Analysis
Physical descriptors largely inconsistent
Only 0 of 3 comparable attributes align. Significant physical differences were noted. Inconsistent: age, hair color, eye color.
Geographic Map View
Missing Person
Unidentified Remains
Tonopah, Arizona
Apr 28, 2026
Notable Concerns
Base Case
Physical Description
Hair
Black
Eyes
Brown
Clothing
Last seen wearing gold grille., Last seen wearing gray sweater and black pants.
Timeline
Reported
Mar 28, 2026
Locations
Narrative
Last seen wearing gold grille, gray sweater, black pants. Left from residence approx 1200 hrs.
Matched Case
Multiple
20–50
—
Unknown
Condition
Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Date Found
Found
Skeletal remains (cranium only) found in the desert area of Tonopah, AZ.
Analysis Breakdown
Physical Characteristics
⚠
Height difference noted
Base case: 5′ 11″
Age Range
Age ranges do not overlap
Base case: 14
·
Match: 20–50
Identity
Race/ethnicity differs
Base case: Black / African American
Match: Multiple
Weight difference noted
Base case: 160 lbs
Hair color differs
Base case: Black
Match: Unknown
Eye color differs
Base case: Brown
Geographic & Timeline Analysis
Geography or timeline is inconsistent
Base case: 1,897 mi
Match: 32 days