Left: Burnett, circa 1971 Right : Age-Progression by NCMEC to age 51

Michael Duane Burnett
Missing since March 17, 1971 from Oroville, Butte County, California
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: May 21, 1956
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 14 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'9"-6'0"; 160 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Black hair; brown eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Missing part of left lung. He has a scar on the left side of his chest. A small scar by his right eye. He is left handed.
• Clothing: Green pants, blue sweater, brown suede shoes.
• Nickname: Mike
• Dentals: Not available
• DNA: Available

Circumstances of Disappearance
Michael was last seen on March 17, 1971, in Oroville.
Michael left his house on Claremont Drive to walk to school. He apparently never arrived. There were no problems in his home life that would have caused him to run away. It is believed, however, he was attacked by boys from another school a few days before his disappearance.
Foul play is suspected.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Butte County Sheriffs Department
Detective Dan Angel
530-538-7321

Agency Case Number:
C96014267

NCMEC #: NCMC1067210

NCIC Number:
M-934881099
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
CA DOJ
NCMEC
Chicoer 12/15/07