
The person at the center of this case
Michael Obermeyer
Justice for Michael Obermeyer — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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Michael had a distinctive marijuana leaf tattoo on his upper left arm—did anyone recognize him from this identifying mark in the years following his disappearance?
What prompted the initial missing person report, and were there any signs of foul play or voluntary departure at the time?
Why did it take until 2025 for the case file to be updated in NamUs, and has any new information emerged in recent years?
Michael Obermeyer, a 40-year-old white male, disappeared on January 13, 1997, in Littleton, Colorado, while wearing a blue sweater, red and blue jacket, and black wellington boots. Nearly three decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or leads to explain what happened. Anyone with information about Michael's whereabouts or activities around that date is urged to contact the Littleton Police Department.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP153390. Missing person: Michael Obermeyer.
Last known contact: 1997-01-13 in Littleton, Arapahoe, CO. Circumstances: Michael was last seen on 1/13/1997 wearing a blue sweater, red and blue jacket, and black wellington boots.
He has a tattoo of a marijuana leaf on his upper left arm. Demographics: 40 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 150 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Green. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue sweater; Clothing: Red and blue jacket; Clothing: Blue jeans; Footwear: Black Wellington boots.
Investigating agency: Littleton Police Department | 97000667 | 2025-12-11.
Michael Obermeyer was last seen on January 13, 1997, in Littleton, Colorado, wearing a blue sweater, red and blue jacket, blue jeans, and black wellington boots.
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