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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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location
Lead #1Why did investigators believe Michael may have traveled to Newark, New Jersey? What connections did he have there?
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evidence
Lead #2Michael has a distinctive scar on his upper right arm shaped like the letter 'M' — has this identifying mark been reported in any sightings?
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clue
Lead #3What were the circumstances of his disappearance on April 30, 2005? Was there any indication he left voluntarily or under duress?
Michael James Borges, a 17-year-old male, went missing 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. Although he may still be in the local area, investigators believe he could have traveled to Newark, New Jersey, making his current whereabouts unknown after nearly two decades.
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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
Michael James Borges goes missing
Michael 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.
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Case Information
Incident:April 30, 2005
Last Updated:August 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 30, 2005
Last Updated:August 11, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9104331529
You can remain anonymous