The person at the center of this case
Mark Duane Folz
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
Missing Person: Mark Duane Folz
Justice for Mark Duane Folz — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Mark at the ATM on E. Lake Street and what was his planned route to Hastings?
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contact
Lead #2Who was the friend Mark was planning to visit in Hastings, and did they ever report contact attempts?
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vehicle
Lead #3What vehicle was Mark driving, and has it ever been located?
Mark Duane Folz, a 49-year-old man, was last seen on January 16, 2003, at an ATM machine near 1500 block of E. Lake Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota at approximately 2:00 PM. He told someone he was traveling to Hastings, Minnesota to visit a friend but never arrived at his destination. Over two decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and investigators continue seeking information about his whereabouts.
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More leads to consider
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses at or near the ATM who saw Mark or observed his departure?
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clue
Lead #5Mark was wearing a gold watch on his left wrist—has this distinctive item ever been recovered?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP308. Missing person: Mark Duane Folz.
Last known contact: 2003-01-16 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, MN. Circumstances: Mark was last seen at approximately 2:00pm at an ATM machine in the vicinity of the 1500 block of E.
Lake St. in Minneapolis, MN.
He indicated he was traveling toward Hastings, MN to visit a friend but never arrived. Demographics: 49 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 225 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Jewelry: Gold watch worn on left wrist.
Investigating agency: Willmar Police Department | 03001605 | 2003-01-16.
Timeline of Events
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2003-01-16
14:00Last Sighting at ATM
Mark was last seen at approximately 2:00 PM at an ATM machine in the vicinity of 1500 block E. Lake Street in Minneapolis, MN. He indicated he was traveling to Hastings, MN to visit a friend.
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Case Information
Incident:January 16, 2003 at 2:00 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 16, 2003 at 2:00 PM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026