Michael Henry Brushingham

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This person was missing Missing Since 12/27/1979

Missing Since:
Missing Since 12/27/1979
Missing From:
Missing From Boynton Beach, Florida
Classification:
Classification Endangered Missing
Gender:
Male
Race:
Race White
Date of Birth:
Date of Birth 08/31/1944 (80)
Age:
Age 35 years old
Height and Weight:
Height and Weight 5’10, 230 pounds
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Distinguishing Characteristics:
Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes.
Details of Disappearance:
Michael disappeared on December 27, 1979, after leaving his mom’s house in Boynton Beach, Florida. His family didn’t report him missing until July 1981. Michael’s siblings suspected their abusive father, David Sr., was responsible. David Sr. had ominously told Michael’s mother that no one would have to worry about Michael anymore.

Things got worse: In 1980, David Jr., Michael’s brother, confronted David Sr. about Michael’s disappearance. David Sr. threatened him with a gun. Ten days later, after a drunken argument over money, David Sr. shot and killed David Jr. He was acquitted of manslaughter, claiming self-defense.

Years later, David Sr. was convicted of murdering his sister in New York. Police searched his old Florida home for Michael’s body but found nothing. Because of David Sr.’s violent history and his suspicious behavior surrounding Michael’s disappearance, Michael is presumed dead, but his case remains unsolved.

Agency:
Boynton Beach Police Department
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