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Sean Michael Hinz

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Sean Michael Hinz

Case
#2397
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 17, 2026
Miami Police Department
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023

Missing Person: Sean Michael Hinz

Justice for Sean Michael Hinz — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What happened to Sean after he crossed Biscayne Boulevard and 8th Street? Why does the camera footage end at that location?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there any witnesses at or near Momma Tried bar or along Biscayne Boulevard who saw Sean that evening?

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location
Lead #3

Did Sean have a vehicle parked nearby, or was he traveling on foot after leaving the bar?

Sean Michael Hinz, a 36-year-old white male, went missing on October 8, 2023, after visiting Momma Tried bar in Downtown Miami and was last seen on camera crossing Biscayne Boulevard and 8th Street. His whereabouts after that camera sighting remain unknown, and investigators have not located him despite the Miami Police Department's ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about Sean's movements that evening or his current location is urged to contact the Miami Police Department.

Case
#2397
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 17, 2026
Miami Police Department

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

What was Sean's state of mind and reason for visiting the bar that night, and did he mention plans to anyone?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP110280. Missing person: Sean Michael Hinz.

Last known contact: 2023-10-08 in Miami, Miami-Dade, FL. Circumstances: Mr.

Hinz went out to Momma Tried, a bar located in Downtown Miami. He was then seen on camera crossing Biscayne Blvd and 8th Street.

Mr. Hinz is not spotted on camera after that.

Demographics: 36 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 200 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Dark colored shirt with the letters "UM" on it (possibly dark green University of Miami) and black basketball shorts with a white strip to each side.. Investigating agency: Miami Police Department | 231011-0071992 | 2023-10-11.

Timeline of Events

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2023-10-08

Last known contact

Sean Michael Hinz was at Momma Tried bar in Downtown Miami and was seen on camera crossing Biscayne Boulevard and 8th Street. He was not spotted on camera after this location.

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2023-10-11

Case reported

Miami Police Department filed case report 231011-0071992 regarding Sean's disappearance.

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Case Information

Incident:October 8, 2023
Last Updated:June 25, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 8, 2023
Last Updated:June 25, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 3056036640
You can remain anonymous