VA VA - Michael Dale McLaughlin, 45, Bristol, 25 Dec 2009

[Gardener1850]

Michael Dale McLaughlin

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McLaughlin, circa 2009

• Missing Since 12/25/2009
• Missing From Bristol, Virginia
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Date of Birth 09/26/1964 (54)
• Age 45 years old
• Height and Weight 5'5, 130 pounds
• Clothing/Jewelry Description A camouflage-print coat, blue jeans or brown pants, and Timberland work boots.
• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Blond hair, blue eyes. McLaughlin has numerous surgical scars on his abdomen, a metal rod inserted in his right leg, and a tattoo of his nickname "Bub" on his upper right arm.

Details of Disappearance
McLaughlin was last seen in Bristol, Virginia on December 25, 2009. He reportedly got into an argument with his girlfriend that day, left her home and never returned. He was last seen walking down Wagner's Road near Malcolm's Meat, carrying a duffel bag.

McLaughlin hasn't accessed his bank account since he went missing, although checks keep getting deposited. His last financial transaction was possibly on December 9, more than two weeks before his disappearance. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency

• Bristol Police Department 276-645-7421

Source Information

• NamUs
• Virginia State Police

Michael Dale McLaughlin – The Charley Project

 

[Tabirey]

Couldn't find a thread for this missing gentleman, although he's been suggested on many UID threads here.

MISSING
Missing Person / NamUs #MP8682
Michael Dale McLaughlin, Male, White / Caucasian
Date of Last ContactDecember 1, 2009
Missing FromBristol, Virginia

Case Information

Demographics
Missing Age45 Years
Current Age56 Years
First NameMichael
Middle NameDale
Last Name McLaughlin
Nickname/Alias Bub

Sex Male
Height5' 5" (65 Inches)
Weight 130 - 135 lbs
Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian

Circumstances
Date of Last Contact December 1, 2009
NamUs Case CreatedNovember 23, 2010
Last Known Location Map
Location Bristol, Virginia 24201
County Bristol City

Circumstances of DisappearanceAlleged to have left his girlfriends home on Christmas day 2009 after an argument. Alleged to have been last seen walking down Wagner Road near Malcolm Meat in Bristol, VA. Reported to have been wearing jeans, jacket, and carrying a duffel bag. Michael has not been not been seen or heard from since. No financial transactions since Dec. 9, 2009.
Physical Description
Hair ColorBlond/Strawberry
Head Hair Description--
Body Hair Description--
Facial Hair Descriptionmustache
Left Eye ColorBlue
Right Eye ColorBlue
Eye Description--
Distinctive Physical Features
Item
Description
Scar/mark
He has numerous scars on abdomen

Tattoo
Has a tattoo on upper right arm "BUB" which is his nickname.


Clothing and Accessories
Item
Description
Accessories
Duffle bag

Clothing
Jeans and a jacket

Footwear
Timberland Work Boots

 

[Luckyzmom]

Wow long time ! Family not looking for him ? Just went poof ?

 

[YaYa_521]

Wow long time ! Family not looking for him ? Just went poof ?

Michael has a family member posting on this thread:
WV - WV - Charles Town, WhtMale UP10480, 45-70, metal rod in femur, May'11

 

[YaYa_521]

Unidentified remains, including skull, sent to state crime lab. My thoughts are with the victim's loved ones.

Bristol, Virginia police investigating human remains found | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather
Mar 24, 2021
Snipped

• remains were found on Walling Road off of Interstate 81 exit 5
• remains, including a skull, near a storm drain culvert.
• not yet identified
• aren’t sure how long the remains were there

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Michael Dale McLaughlin – The Charley Project

 

[Pennysmom1]

Michael is still listed as missing at NAMUS

Missing Person / NamUs #MP8682

View NamUs missing person case MP8682 for Michael Dale McLaughlin missing from Bristol, Virginia. Date of last contact: Dec 01, 2009. NCMEC case number: --.

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