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 abandoned in the middle of the road near an OHV staging area? Was there an accident or medical emergency?
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clue
Lead #2Michael has difficulty walking and requires medication for multiple medical conditions—could he have become incapacitated or disoriented?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Michael or his vehicle on Foresthill Road on March 7th, or in the area around the China Wall OHV staging area?
Michael John Fons, a 69-year-old man with multiple medical conditions requiring medication, was last seen on the morning of March 7, 2022, in Colfax, California. His vehicle was discovered abandoned and parked in the middle of Foresthill Road near the China Wall OHV staging area, raising concerns about his safety and mobility given his difficulty walking. Despite the discovery of his vehicle, Michael's whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about his disappearance.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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Lead #4Was Michael wearing a San Jose Sharks or Denver Broncos jacket? Any sightings matching this description?
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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 John Fons was last seen the morning of March 7, 2022, in Colfax, CA
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2022-03-07
Vehicle discovered
Michael's vehicle was found parked in the middle of Foresthill Road near the China Wall OHV staging area in Foresthill, CA
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Case Information
Incident:March 7, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 7, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous