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Mike Schmidt (MISSING PERSON)
Case Number: SG18-20717
Missing from: 17600 block of South Vigal Road
Pawnee, Illinois
Last Seen: June 10, 2018
On June 10, 2018, shortly before 6:00pm, Mike Schmidt and a friend were searching for Native American artifacts in a heavily wooded area in the 7600 block of South Vigal Road near Pawnee, Illinois. Schmidt and his companion separated during their search but still had visual contact with each other. Schmidt’s companion told Schmidt he was heading back to the car, and Schmidt signaled back. Schmidt never returned to the car, and his friend began a frantic search, eventually contacting authorities for assistance.
It is reported to first responders that Schmidt is in poor health, and responders fear he had a medical emergency and became disabled in the woods. Searchers from several local police departments and fire departments, with help from K-9 teams and local residents, searched the area but were unable to locate Schmidt.
Due to darkness and inclement weather, the search was called off after several hours. Subsequent searches over the coming days, weeks, months, and years failed to locate Schmidt.
Mike was 59 years old at the time of his disappearance, 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighed 135 pounds, with brown hair. He was last seen wearing a blue baseball cap, a t-shirt, blue jeans, and brown boots.
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Michael E. Dunn (HOMICIDE)
Case Number: SG16-21699
Occurred: 700 Block North Forrest Avenue, Springfield, IL
On July 9, 2016, the Springfield Police Department was dispatched to an aid call at a mobile home park in the 700 block of Forrest Avenue in Springfield. (For jurisdiction purposes, the case was later transferred to the Sheriff’s Office.) Michael Dunn was found bleeding from an unknown injury on the top of his head. Michael was slightly incoherent but able to answer some questions. Michael was transported to Memorial Medical Center for treatment.
Officers canvassed the area, and located a spent shell casing in the road outside of the mobile home. A hole believed to be from a bullet was then located in the exterior wall of the bedroom where Michael was sleeping. SPD contacted Memorial, who confirmed Michael suffered a gunshot wound to his head.
Witnesses would later report hearing gunshots between 4:30 & 5:00AM on the morning Michael was shot. A black SUV was seen leaving south on Forrest Avenue shortly after the shots were heard. It is believed Michael was likely not the intended target, and the suspects fired into the wrong mobile home.
Michael underwent multiple medical procedures, but ultimately passed away from his injuries on July 15, 2016.
No arrests have been made in connection to Michael’s death.
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Michelle Bianco (MISSING PERSON)
Case Number: SG08-8065
Missing from: 1236 North Oaklane Rd
Springfield, IL
Last Seen: April 5, 2008
Michelle Bianco was last seen at a relative’s house in the 2100 block of South Grand Avenue East, Springfield, Illinois. At that time, Michelle had shoulder length blonde hair, blue eyes, was 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weight approximately 112 pounds. She was reported missing on April 6, 2008, after her boyfriend returned home from a hunting trip. Michelle was last seen getting into a black Pontiac car with a sunroof. The vehicle was driven by a small build, unshaven white male with black hair. No one has had contact with Michelle since that time.
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Marianne "Misty" Pippenger (HOMICIDE)
Case Number: SG98-8799
On the afternoon of March 29, 1998, deputies responded to the 3000 block of South 11th Street in Springfield for a report of a person down. Marianne Pippenger, 74 years old, was found deceased inside her mobile home. Pippenger had suffered multiple stab wounds to her torso and blunt force injuries to her head.
Pippenger was the manager for the mobile home park in which she lived. It was common knowledge among the other residents that Pippenger did not lock her doors, and no signs of forced entry to her trailer were found. Pippenger collected rent for the mobile home park and stored the money and checks inside her trailer. Robbery may have been the motive for Pippenger’s death.
No arrests were ever made in connection to this case.
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Patricia Abu-Tayeh (Danner) (MISSING PERSON)
Case Number: C89-601 (original)
SG96-23737
Missing from: 9 Covered Bridge Acres, Glenarm, IL
Last Seen: January 7, 1989
Patricia S. Abu-Tayeh (Danner) was last seen at her residence in Glenarm, Illinois. Patricia is a white female. At that time, she was 34 years old, she had brown hair, brown eyes, was 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighed approximately 200 pounds. She was reported missing on January 28, 1989, by a relative whom had been unable to make contact with her for a few weeks. Patricia’s husband was the last to see her on January 7, 1989. No one has had contact with Patricia since that time.
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