The person at the center of this case
Michael Surber
Cold Case · Open
16 years waiting · since 2009
MICHAEL SURBER
Justice for Michael Surber — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Unknown white male, age 55-65, 5'8" to 6'0", 170-185 pounds, with receding hairline, ponytail, gray hair, gaps between teeth, and glasses - was he ever identified or located?
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witness
Lead #2Who else was at the Gulfport bar and witnessed the interaction between Surber and the unknown male?
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vehicle
Lead #3What vehicle did the unknown suspect use to travel from the bar to Surber's home?
Michael Surber, a nationally renowned pool player, was murdered in his Ocean Springs, Mississippi home on November 10, 2009, after leaving a Gulfport bar with an unknown white male. The primary suspect remains unidentified and at large, described as a man in his late 50s to early 60s with distinctive features including a receding hairline, ponytail, and gaps between his teeth. This case remains unsolved and investigators seek information about the unknown individual who was last seen with Surber.
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#485
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Jackson Field Office
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evidence
Lead #4What physical evidence was recovered from Surber's home that could identify the killer?
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contact
Lead #5Has anyone come forward with information about the unknown individual's identity or whereabouts?
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Murder Victim Ocean Springs, Mississippi November 10, 2009 On the evening of November 10, 2009, Michael Surber, a nationally renowned pool player, was murdered in his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. It is believed that Surber was playing pool in a bar in Gulfport, Mississippi, earlier that day when he met an unknown White male, seen above.
It is believed that Surber left the bar with this unknown individual and was later found deceased. The unknown individual was described as a White male, possibly between the ages of 55 and 65, approximately 5'8" to 6'0" and 170 to 185 pounds, with a receding hairline and ponytail.
He may have had gray hair, gaps between his teeth, and worn glasses.
Timeline of Events
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2009-11-10
eveningMichael Surber murdered
Michael Surber was murdered in his home in Ocean Springs, Mississippi on the evening of November 10, 2009.
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2009-11-10
daytimeLast seen at bar
Surber was playing pool at a bar in Gulfport, Mississippi where he met an unknown white male.
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Case Information
Incident:November 10, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 10, 2009 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 12, 2026