The person at the center of this case
Michael John Fons
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2022
Missing Person: Michael John Fons
Justice for Michael John Fons — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was the vehicle parked in the middle of Foresthill Road rather than at a trailhead or parking area?
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clue
Lead #2Did Michael experience a medical emergency given his multiple conditions and medication requirements?
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location
Lead #3What draws visitors to the China Wall OHV staging area, and could Michael have wandered into the surrounding wilderness?
Michael John Fons, a 69-year-old man with multiple medical conditions requiring medication, was last seen on March 7, 2022, in Colfax, California. His vehicle was discovered parked in the middle of Foresthill Road near the China Wall OHV staging area, raising questions about whether he became lost, experienced a medical emergency, or wandered into the surrounding wilderness. Despite the challenging terrain and his mobility difficulties, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and the case remains open.
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Lead #4Was Michael wearing the San Jose Sharks or Denver Broncos jacket on the day of disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP92530. Missing person: Michael John Fons.
Last known contact: 2022-03-07 in Foresthill, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Michael was last seen the morning of March 7th in Colfax, CA.
His vehicle was found parked in the middle of Foresthill Road in Foresthill, CA, near the China Wall OHV staging area. Michael was suffering from many medical conditions that require medication.
He has difficulty walking. Demographics: 69 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Possibly wearing a San Jose Sharks jacket or Denver Broncos jacket..
Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | SO22-1935 | 2022-03-07.
Timeline of Events
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2022-03-07
morningLast Seen in Colfax
Michael was last seen the morning of March 7th in Colfax, CA
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2022-03-07
Vehicle Found Abandoned
His vehicle was found parked in the middle of Foresthill Road near the China Wall OHV staging area
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Case Information
Incident:March 7, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 7, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
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