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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 ยท Open
3 years waiting ยท since 2023

Missing Person: Sean Michael Hinz

Justice for Sean Michael Hinz โ€” 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 between the final camera sighting at Biscayne Boulevard and 8th Street and his disappearance? Are there additional cameras in the area that were not reviewed?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there any other patrons or staff at Momma Tried who interacted with Sean that evening who could provide details about his state of mind or companions?

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location
Lead #3

Why did Sean cross Biscayne Boulevard? Was he heading to a specific destination, and did he have transportation arranged?

Sean Michael Hinz, a 36-year-old white male, disappeared on October 8, 2023, after visiting Momma Tried bar in Downtown Miami and was last seen on camera crossing Biscayne Boulevard at 8th Street. His whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators have found no trace of him beyond that final camera sighting. Anyone with information about his 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

Has anyone reported seeing a man matching his description (6'1", 200 lbs, brown hair, green eyes) wearing a dark UM shirt and black basketball shorts in the Miami area since October 8, 2023?

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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 and camera sighting

Sean Michael Hinz was seen on camera at Momma Tried bar in Downtown Miami, then crossing Biscayne Boulevard at 8th Street. No further camera sightings after this point.

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Case Information

Incident:October 8, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 8, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 3056036640
You can remain anonymous