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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
116 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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location
Lead #1

Why did Donnie remain in Houston after the family function ended on the expected return date?

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witness
Lead #2

Who was the family member in Houston that advised Donnie was still there, and what were the circumstances?

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contact
Lead #3

Has there been any communication from Donnie or anyone with knowledge of his location since February 28, 2026?

Donnie McGilbra, a 7-year-old boy, went missing on February 28, 2026, after traveling from Los Angeles to Houston, Texas for a family function. He was supposed to return by March 3, 2026, but never came home; family members later discovered he was still in Houston. The Los Angeles Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance and seeking information about his whereabouts and circumstances.

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

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person
Lead #4

What family members or contacts in Houston were responsible for Donnie's care during the visit?

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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 known contact in Los Angeles, CA before traveling to Houston, Texas for a family function.

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2026-03-03

Expected return date

Donnie was supposed to return from Houston by this date but did not arrive home.

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2026-03-23

Investigation initiated

Los Angeles Police Department-Olympic Station began formal investigation into the missing person case.

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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