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, and are there surveillance cameras or witnesses from that area?
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witness
Lead #2Did library staff or other patrons see Patrick regularly, and when was the last confirmed sighting?
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clue
Lead #3What was the reason Patrick stopped responding to emails—did something happen, or did he lose access to the library?
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 been communicating with family through a library computer after losing his phone, but stopped responding to emails and has had no contact for over two years. His whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities are seeking information about his current location and welfare.
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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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person
Lead #4Does Patrick have any family members or acquaintances in the Palo Alto area who might have information about his situation?
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evidence
Lead #5Are there any records of Patrick accessing social services, shelters, or medical facilities in the region 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 was living in his car in Palo Alto and communicated with family via library computer. No contact has been made since March 2024.
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2023-03-15
Loss of phone
Patrick lost his phone approximately one year before his disappearance, prompting him to use the library computer for family communication.
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2024
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 15, 2024
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6503292413
You can remain anonymous