The person at the center of this case
Patrick David Haynes
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: Patrick David Haynes
Justice for Patrick David Haynes — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Where was Patrick living in his car in Palo Alto? Specific parking areas or encampments may yield witness information.
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witness
Lead #2Library staff or regular patrons from March 2024 may have seen Patrick or know details about his situation and contacts.
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contact
Lead #3Why did Patrick stop responding to emails in March 2024? Did something happen to him or his access to the library computer?
Patrick David Haynes, a 59-year-old man, was last heard from in March 2024 while living in his car in Palo Alto, California. He had lost his phone approximately one year before his disappearance and was communicating with family via computer at the local library, but all contact ceased in March 2024. His whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have encountered him or knows of his current location.
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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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clue
Lead #4Patrick is 6'4" and distinctive in appearance—has anyone seen a tall man matching his description in the Palo Alto area since March 2024?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP128185. Missing person: Patrick David Haynes.
Last known contact: 2024-03-15 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA. Circumstances: The last time family heard from Patrick, he was living in his car in Palo Alto, CA.
He lost his phone about 1 year prior to when he went missing, but was using a computer at the library to contact his family. No one has heard from him since March 2024 and he is not longer responding to any emails.
Demographics: 59 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 4 in, 200 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Green.
Investigating agency: Palo Alto Police Department | 26-01621.
Timeline of Events
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2024-03-15
Last contact with family
Patrick last communicated with family via computer at Palo Alto library; he was living in his car at this time
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2023-03-15
Loss of phone
Patrick lost his phone approximately one year before his disappearance, approximately March 2023
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2024
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2024
Last Updated:July 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6503292413
You can remain anonymous