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Michael James Borges
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Michael James Borges
Justice for Michael James Borges — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Michael disappear on April 30, 2005, and what prompted potential travel to Newark, New Jersey?
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clue
Lead #2Michael has a distinctive scar on his upper right arm shaped like the letter 'M' that could aid in identification.
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location
Lead #3Did Michael actually travel to Newark, New Jersey, or did he remain in the Fayetteville area?
Michael James Borges, a 17-year-old male, disappeared on April 30, 2005, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was last seen wearing a sleeveless white t-shirt, blue jeans, and blue and white running shoes, and may have traveled to Newark, New Jersey or remained in the local area. Despite over two decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue seeking information about his whereabouts.
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Lead #4Who were the last people to see Michael, and what were the circumstances of his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP2258. Missing person: Michael James Borges.
Last known contact: 2005-04-30 in Fayetteville, Cumberland, NC. Circumstances: Michael was last seen on April 30, 2005.
He may still be in the local area, or he may have traveled to Newark, New Jersey. He has a scar on his upper right arm in the shape of the letter "M".
Michael's nickname is Mike. Demographics: 17 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Michael was last seen wearing a sleeveless white t-shirt and blue jeans.; Footwear: Blue and white running shoes.
Investigating agency: Fayetteville Police Department | 2005-012737 | 2005-04-30.
Timeline of Events
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2005-04-30
Last Known Contact
Michael James Borges was last seen on April 30, 2005, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, wearing a sleeveless white t-shirt, blue jeans, and blue and white running shoes. He may have traveled to Newark, New Jersey.
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Case Information
Incident:April 30, 2005
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 30, 2005
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9104331529
You can remain anonymous