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Donnie McGilbra

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Donnie McGilbra

Case
#1264
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Apr 9, 2026
Los Angeles Police Department-Olympic Station
Missing Person ยท Open
211 days waiting

Missing Person: Donnie McGilbra

Justice for Donnie McGilbra โ€” the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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contact
Lead #1

Why did Donnie remain in Houston instead of returning as planned on March 3rd?

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person
Lead #2

What family member located Donnie in Houston and what information did they provide about his whereabouts?

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timeline
Lead #3

What specific circumstances prevented Donnie from returning home with his family?

Seven-year-old Donnie McGilbra disappeared in late February 2026 after traveling from Los Angeles to Houston, Texas for a family function. He was expected to return by March 3rd but never came home, though family members later located him still in Houston. The Los Angeles Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance and seeking information about the circumstances that prevented his return.

Case
#1264
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Apr 9, 2026
Los Angeles Police Department-Olympic Station

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Lead #4

Who else was present during the family function in Houston who may have information?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP157287. Missing person: Donnie McGilbra.

Last known contact: 2026-02-28 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: MJ was supposed to visit Houston, Texas for a family function with a return date of 03/03/2026, but he did not return.

MJ's family eventually made contact with a family member who advised MJ was still in Houston, Texas. Demographics: 7 years, Male, Other.

Physical description: 4 ft 0 in, 49 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Los Angeles Police Department-Olympic Station | 26057517 | 2026-03-23.

Timeline of Events

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2026-02-28

Last known contact

Donnie McGilbra last contacted in Los Angeles, California before traveling to Houston for family function

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2026-03-03

Expected return date

Donnie was scheduled to return to Los Angeles by this date but did not arrive

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2026-03-23

Case reported to NamUs

Los Angeles Police Department-Olympic Station filed missing person report (MP157287)

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Case Information

Incident:February 28, 2026
Last Updated:May 20, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 28, 2026
Last Updated:May 20, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 2133829102
You can remain anonymous