AL AL - Michael Randall Thompson, 60, of Tallassee, last seen in Eclectic at family gathering, car found, blood at home, 17 Apr 2024

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On Wednesday, Brunson said, sheriff’s officials used a helicopter and tracking dogs to search the area where the car was discovered.

“I thought it was important that we get out there and search where they found the car just in case,’’ Brunson said. “I want to help as much as possible to give closure or find out what happened to this man for his family.”

“Hopefully, he can be found alive,’’ the sheriff said, “but we don’t have any idea what happened.”

Blood found in home of Alabama man missing for more than 2 weeks

Michael Thompson was last seen when he left a family gathering on April 17 in Eclectic.

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Vigil held for missing Tallassee man

The last time the family of Michael Thompson saw him was Sunday, April 21. Almost two months later family members are still holding out hope the 61-year-old man is alive

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The last time the family of Michael Thompson saw him was Sunday, April 21. Almost two months later family members are still holding out hope the 61-year-old man is alive but also understand the chances.

Thompson was last seen leaving a family function in Eclectic. The family filed a missing person’s report with the Tallassee Police Department two days later. Thompson’s vehicle was found the next day in Macon County.

Buce said there is still some evidence in the case being examined by forensics and might provide some information.

Family and friends of Thompson gathered at the gazebo in Tallassee for a candlelight vigil last Tuesday night. It was an effort to keep Thompson’s name out there but also to help the family deal with the emotions.

 

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The search, which has now extended to Macon County, involves a coordinated effort by multiple agencies, including the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. An ALEA helicopter has been deployed over Macon County, focusing on areas near County Road 27 and 36, while search teams, aided by dogs, continue the efforts on the ground,

Despite extensive efforts, Thompson has yet to be found.

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PHOTOS: Balloon release for Michael Thompson a year after reported missing

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Michael Randall Thompson – The Charley Project

Casefile added 2026

Details of Disappearance​

Thompson was last seen at his sister's home on on Fleahop Road near Eclectic, Alabama on April 14, 2024. She was having a barbecue. His sister said he behaved normally during the visit, and spent a few minutes speaking with family and friends there after he told her he was leaving at 1:00 p.m. His family assumed he'd driven his 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the Alabama license plate number A0B020T back home to Tallassee, Alabama.

The next day they noticed his vehicle wasn't at his home on Clover Lane, but thought he must have gone somewhere. When the truck still had not appeared the day after, they became worried. On Apri 17, they checked Thompson's home and noticed his wallet and cellular phone were there, and he doesn't normally go anywhere without those items. He had a phone and two wallets with him when he visited his sister's home. They also found possible bloodstains on his front porch.

On April 24, the family started the process of filing a missing persons report. Later that day, his Jeep Grand Cherokee was found in a wooded area near the Franklin-Tuskegee exit for Interstate 85; his family said he would never go alone to that location and his driving was mainly limited to between Tallassee and Eclectic. He would sometimes go to Montgomery, Alabama to visit the doctor, but whenever he traveled further, he would ride with family.

The circumstances of Thompson's disappearance are unclear. His sister stated he was always willing to help people and enjoyed talking to people.