Found Deceased TN- Michael Wigfall, 27, Chattanooga, 21 Jan 2021

[mlhenn]

Family, friends searching for missing Chattanooga man dealing with mental health

MISSING PERSON CASE: Have You Seen Michael Wigfall?


Chattanooga Police need your help searching for a man who went missing on Thursday, January 21.


Police say 27-year-old Michael Wigfall was last seen driving a 2006 blue Chevy Trailblazer.


It is to believe that Wigfall is dealing with mental health issues and does not have his medication.


If you have seen Michael you are asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department Missing Persons Unit.

 

[mlhenn]

MISSING PERSON CASE: Have You Seen Michael Wigfall?

Again, Wigfall's mother told WGNS that her son was diagnosed with Schizophrenia in 2019. She said that he was last seen leaving his home in Chattanooga on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

While Wigfall's destination is not known, his ties to Murfreesboro could lead him to this area. If you spot him in Murfreesboro or the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer (SUV that is blue in color) that he was driving, you can contact the Murfreesboro Police Department at (615)893-1311.

 

[Sunrisenow]

https://www.newschannel5.com/news/police-search-for-missing-chattanooga-man-with-schizophrenia

Michael Wigfall's family says they're worried for his safety, having been off his medication since 2019. The last time anyone saw Michael, he was heading toward his Chattanooga home Jan. 20, and he may have gone to Murfreesboro, where his mother Tawana Corder lives.

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Corder says she and Michael have talked every night since his diagnosis and on the phone, he appears fine. Michaels family in Chattanooga says lately Michael's symptoms returned and he was once again talking to himself. Corder tells us Michael has tried pills and even a long-lasting injection for treatment.

"Once Michael turned 26, he was no longer on my insurance so it was hard for anyone to help him see a doctor to get medication," Corder said.

 

[mlhenn]

Authorities search for missing man who has family in Murfreesboro

Michael Wigfall, 27, was last seen at a MapCo on Rossville Blvd. in Chattanooga on the evening of Jan. 21.
Wigfall is believed to be driving a blue 2006 Chevy Trailblazer with Tennessee license plate CSS720.

Anyone who sees Wigfall or knows his whereabouts should call Chattanooga Police at 423-643-7695 or Murfreesboro Police at 615-893-1311.

 

[YaYa_521]

Family, friends searching for missing Chattanooga man dealing with mental health

RSBM

 

[swanniee11]

Bring Michael Home
Michael Wigfall

 

[YaYa_521]

Family, friends searching for missing Chattanooga man dealing with mental health

RSBM

Audio file of interview w/ Michael's mom, T. C.
https://bw-wgnsce-site.s3.amazonaws.com/media_library/missing.mp3

• Missing from Chattanooga, TN
• Last seen Thurs (1/21) @ 11:36pm - Ring doorbell camera shows him leaving home in Chattanooga - no idea where he was headed - left behind backpack, cellphone, driver's license - He doesn't usually leave belongings behind
• Left in a blue Chevy Trailblazer owned by his gf - vehicle/Michael haven't yet been reported as seen anywhere - no tips received to date
• 2019 - diagnosed with Schizophrenia - he's been in in Chattanooga last two years - It's been hard for him - he's always worked.
• He's originally from Chattanooga - he was 7 when moved to Murfreesboro - graduated Riverdale high school in Murfreesboro - played football - attended Dodge City Community College in Kansas to play FB - attended TN State Univ. - did not graduate
• Dad lives across the street from Michael - mom contacts Michael via text every night. Since disappearing on 1/21 Michael hasn't responded to anyone
• In the past he has gone out of town but would have his cell. Dad would reach out to mom if he couldn't make contact or if Michael wasn't home. Mom would contact him and tell him to check in w/ dad. He'd get in touch right away
• Michael didn't hang out w/ many people except for his gf and cousin (both unnamed)
• Could be anywhere from Nashville to GA - family in Chattanooga riding around looking for him and/or the vehicle

What have police said thus far?

• Mom hasn't heard anything from LE after multiple calls in her attempt to get more info to locate Michael
• She would like to report to LE that Michael may have his unemployment card with him
• Wants LE to check where he last used the card - hasn't been able to give this info to police.
• Please call Chattanooga Police at 423-643-7695 or Murfreesboro Police at 615-893-1311 w/ any info or tips

Description of Michael -

• Black male
• 6'1" - 6'2"
• 185-190 lbs
• short afro
• last seen wearing black jeans and FL hoodie

 

[YaYa_521]

Bring Michael Home
Michael Wigfall

Ty for posting these links. Michael's mom and others have posted important info regarding Michael. WS TOS doesn't allow me to post the photos shown on the FB group of:

• the jacket Michael was wearing when last seen
• a memorial tattoo he has on one of his arms
• the vehicle he was driving when he left
• a MP flyer

 

[Limecat]

I know (in my head, don’t want to speak for others) when you read “mental illness” thoughts immediately go to self harm. Which is ironic because I suffer from mental illness, and I sure wouldn’t want family, loved ones, etc to write me off as a suicide. Schizophrenia is sooooooooo different though, and him being off meds for so long is a big red flag.

Note to fellow sleuthers, if I ever wind up missing you can immediately rule out suicide. I will never attempt or commit suicide. Say I get worse and for some reason did decide on self harm (never going to happen as I fear hell more than earthly suffering), I absolutely would leave a letter for someone to say what I was going to do and where I could be found.

I’m on a rambling roll all over WS today. Sorry.

IMO MOO

 

[PommyMommy]

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but sadly, Michael was found deceased.

FEB 4, 2021
Body found of missing Chattanooga man thought to be in mid-state (newschannel5.com)
The body of a missing man was found in Chattanooga. Murfreesboro Police officials say the body of Michael Wigfall was found in a parked vehicle on McCutcheon Road in Chattanooga.

[...]

Police officials said the vehicle he was found in, had been there since Jan. 22 and his death does not to be the result of a violent or intentional act by another.

[...]

 

[Luckyzmom]

Rest in Peace Micheal. Prayers for comfort and Peace for his family and friends. So very sad.

 

[swanniee11]

Very sorry to read this. Prayers to his family and friends.

 

[YaYa_521]

Oh no. This is not the update I was expecting. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who love him. Rest in peace, Michael.

 

[mlhenn]

Oh no. This is not the update I was expecting. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who love him. Rest in peace, Michael.

Me either @YaYa_521 it seems like this is the unfortunate type of update we’ve been seeing quite a bit lately. So terribly sad...

 

[Luckyzmom]

It's just heartbreaking for the person that chose the act and so very devistating to the ones that Loved them. Many people do not recover from this awful situation, too damn frequent lately