The person at the center of this case
Michael William Grimm
Missing Person · Open - Investigated as Homicide
25 years waiting · since 2000
Missing Person: Michael William Grimm
Justice for Michael William Grimm — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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contact
Lead #1Who made the anonymous call in January 2001 claiming Grimm was shot to death, and what was the basis for their knowledge?
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evidence
Lead #2Has any physical evidence or remains been discovered to confirm or refute the anonymous caller's claim?
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person
Lead #3What were Grimm's connections and activities in Palm Springs, West Hollywood, San Francisco, Miami, and Houston that might explain his disappearance?
Michael William Grimm, a 33-year-old white male, was last seen in Palm Springs, California on November 23, 2000, and has never been heard from since. In January 2001, his family received an anonymous call claiming he had been shot to death shortly after his disappearance—a claim that remains unconfirmed but has led investigators to treat the case as a suspicious disappearance with possible foul play. Both California and Texas police continue investigating his case as a potential homicide, seeking any information that might resolve what happened to him.
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any known associates or individuals in Grimm's life who had motive or opportunity to harm him?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP39. Missing person: Michael William Grimm.
Last known contact: 2000-11-23 in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Grimm was last seen in Palm Springs, California on November 23, 2000.
He has never been heard from again. He has links to West Hollywood, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, California.
He has ties to Miami, Florida and to Houston, Texas, well; he grew up in those areas and in southern California. Both California and Texas police are investigating his disappearance.
In January 2001, Grimm's family received an anonymous telephone call; the caller stated that Grimm had been shot to death shortly after his disappearance. This information has not been confirmed, but investigators consider his disappearance suspicious and foul play is possible in Grimm's case.
His case remains unsolved and is being investigated as a homicide. Demographics: 33 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 175 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department | 005-00061-3199-400 | 2001-01-14.
Timeline of Events
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2000-11-23
Last Sighting
Michael William Grimm was last seen in Palm Springs, California
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2001-01-14
Investigation Initiated
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department officially opened investigation (Case #005-00061-3199-400)
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2001-01
Anonymous Tip
Grimm's family received an anonymous telephone call stating that Grimm had been shot to death shortly after his disappearance
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Case Information
Incident:November 23, 2000
Last Updated:July 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 23, 2000
Last Updated:July 21, 2026