
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 Mann's vehicle found 9 miles from Quilcene, an area he had no known connection to and where no fishing locations exist nearby?
Mann was new to the Port Orchard area, having lived there only 10 months—did he have any undisclosed relationships or plans in the Quilcene area?
What circumstances led to the discovery of his vehicle, and were there any signs of foul play or mechanical failure?
Cecil Socrates Mann, a 76-year-old who had recently relocated to the Port Orchard area, left his home on September 15, 2012, to go fishing and never returned. His vehicle was discovered 9 miles from Quilcene, a location he had no known connection to and where no fishing areas were nearby, raising questions about the circumstances of his disappearance. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open and investigators continue seeking information about what happened to him that day.
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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 Mann departed his residence in Port Orchard at approximately 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 15, 2012, stating he was going fishing. He did not return.
Kitsap County Sheriff's Office opened case K12-009807 on September 16, 2012, after Mann failed to return home.
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