New Private Investigators

Mike and Cary (562) 706-3187 / (562) 494-9981 are working hard on the investigation. Please call them at the above number. LA Sheriff Joe Purcell (626) 291-4740 is also still on the case and can also be contacted with any information.

Please help fund the search

Many friends and caring individuals have inquired about contributing to our private investigators. We appreciate any help you can give us to fund the investigation conducted by our investigators, Mike and Carey.

Michael sometimes used to use the screen name TRANEFAN1 when he talked to people via AOL Instant Messaging. Lately TRANEFAN1 has been activated online by an unknown user. We have determined that this person is not involved with Michael's disappearance. Since Michael had not used the name for so long, it simply expired, and someone else picked it up.

L.A. Sheriffs Department Involved

L.A. Sheriffs detectives uncovered a significant lead in June, 2000. They have released this sketch of a potential witness who may have been in the dormitory on the night of Michael's disappearance. Anyone with information about this person is urged to contact the Sheriffs at (323) 890-5500. Unfortunately, no information has resulted since this sketch was released.

Sheriffs, UCPD, and family have worked very hard on the investigation. Michael's computer has been extensively examined. He did not have a car at school, so we are sure he did not just drive away. All college and high school friends have been interviewed repeatedly. Michael had not had any problems or arguments with his family previous to his disappearance. Nothing happened that was out of the ordinary--the night before he disappeared we had been talking together and arranging for him to come home for Christmas. Michael had no hidden alternative lifestyle. We have checked into possible cult connections, and we have even spoken to several psychics. The campus and surrounding areas were extensively searched, both by humans and by dogs. Hospitals have been checked and flyers sent out and posted in thousands of places . Unfortunately, no results yet.

Michael was featured on MSNBC in a program called Missing Persons. It first aired on Friday, September 28 at 8:00 p.m. and was repeated at least twice. Our story has also appeared nationally on "Extra," "National Enquirer TV," and "Primer Impacto." (A program on Univision, a Spanish language network)

Our efforts with publicity, including TV programs, mass mailings of flyers,bumper stickers, and e-mails have generated some sightings and calls to the authorities from people with suggestions and ideas. The Sheriffs investigation is ongoing and they say there is still a lot to do.

The Search Continues

• Thank you to all of you who have provided a link to our website from yours.
• Mary Negrete has been sending a chain e-mail in hopes that it is received by many people throughout the country. If you can help by forwarding her letter to as many people as you know, please send an e-mail to mnegrete99@yahoo.com. or click below to view the chain e-mail, copy the text, and paste it into a new message.

Click here to view Mary's chain e-mail.

Click here to view a Spanish version of Mary's chain e-mail.

Michael Negrete Search Fund Established