The person at the center of this case
Michael McCool
Missing Person · Open
47 years waiting · since 1978
Missing Person: Michael McCool
Justice for Michael McCool — the trail went cold in 1978, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who were the two adult males Michael was last seen with on June 28, 1978?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone witness Michael leaving his home or see him with these two men?
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Lead #3What was Michael's intended destination for work, and did he ever arrive?
Michael McCool, a 14-year-old boy, disappeared on June 28, 1978, from his Kensington home in Philadelphia after leaving for work and never returning. He was last seen with two adult males, but their identities and involvement remain unknown. Nearly five decades later, this case remains unsolved, and any information about Michael's whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance could be crucial to finally bringing answers to his family.
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#2277
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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suspect
Lead #4What became of the two adult males who were last seen with Michael?
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NamUs case MP2550. Missing person: Michael McCool.
Last known contact: 1978-06-28 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: McCool was last seen on June 28, 1978 in his Kensington home.
He left for work and never came home. He was last seen with two adult males.
Demographics: 14 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 4 ft 2 in, 100 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 26-041254.
Timeline of Events
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1978-06-28
Michael McCool Missing
14-year-old Michael McCool left his Kensington home for work and never returned. He was last seen with two adult males.
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Case Information
Incident:June 28, 1978
Last Updated:June 13, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 28, 1978
Last Updated:June 13, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous