Match Doe

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Missing
#157046

Michael Sparks

Sex

Male

Age

14

Race

Black / African American

Height

5โ€ฒ 11โ€ณ

Weight

160 lbs

Last Seen

Mar 27, 2026

Location

Lake Wales, Florida

Media

No media attached to this case.

Matches

(3 ranked)

LOW
Unidentified

#157697

UP157697

๐Ÿ“ ~985 mi

โฑ 4 days elapsed

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    Heights within 2 in (diff: 2 in)

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    Race/ethnicity matches

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    Weights are within 22 lbs (diff: 9 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 985 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 4 days 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

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

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Missing Person

Lake Wales, Florida

Mar 27, 2026

Unidentified Remains

Manhattan, New York

Mar 31, 2026

985 miles apart

Notable Concerns

  • โš Age ranges do not overlap

Base Case

Physical Description

Sex

Male

Race

Black / African American

Age

14

Height

5โ€ฒ 11โ€ณ

Weight

160 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Clothing

Last seen wearing gold grille., Last seen wearing gray sweater and black pants.

Timeline

Last Seen

Mar 27, 2026

Reported

Mar 28, 2026

Locations

Last Seen

Lake Wales, Florida

Narrative

Last seen wearing gold grille, gray sweater, black pants. Left from residence approx 1200 hrs.

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.