
The person at the center of this case
Cecil Socrates Mann
Justice for Cecil Socrates Mann — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Why was Cecil's vehicle found near Quilcene when he had never been there and there were no fishing areas in that location?
What was the condition of the vehicle and were there any signs of foul play or accident?
What time was the vehicle discovered and by whom?
Cecil Socrates Mann, a 76-year-old man, left his home in Port Orchard, Washington on September 15, 2012 to go fishing and never returned. His vehicle was discovered 9 miles from Quilcene, an area he had never visited and with no nearby fishing locations, raising questions about the circumstances of his disappearance. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to him that day.
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Did Cecil have any connections or acquaintances in the Quilcene area that might explain his presence there?
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NamUs case MP17607. Missing person: Cecil Socrates Mann.
Last known contact: 2012-09-15 in Port Orchard, Kitsap, WA. Circumstances: Cecil Mann left the house Saturday 9/15/2012 at about 10:00 am to go fishing and never returned.
He is new to the area and has only lived here for 10 months. His car was found 9 miles from Quilcene which seems strange he has never been there before and there was no fishing areas near the car.
Demographics: 76 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 135 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: windbreaker and jeans; Eyewear: metal oval bifocal glasses; Footwear: Gray tennis shoes; Jewelry: watch. Investigating agency: Kitsap County Sheriff's Office | K12-009807 | 2012-09-16.
Cecil Socrates Mann left his house at approximately 10:00 am to go fishing and did not return.
His car was found 9 miles from Quilcene, an area he had never been to before with no nearby fishing locations.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.