Michael Jefferson Adams
Disappeared from Abilene, Texas
June 8, 1987
Missing: Reward
In February 1991, the TV program "Missing: Reward" profiled Michael's story. Michael's family also tried to get his story featured on the popular program "Unsolved Mysteries", but were unsuccessful.
Michael's 8-minute segment detailed the last evening that he was seen, and focuses primarily on activities surrounding M-System. Michael had witnessed a theft two nights before he went missing, while he was closing the store alone. Michael reported the incident to the store manager, but was reprimanded for being in the back room during his shift.
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The full 8-minute segment is available in its entirety. Click the play arrow on the video window above to begin the segment. We want to thank Michael's lead detective, Tony Golson, at the Abilene Police Department for supplying the video footage. The clipping from the Abilene Reporter-News about the segment is also available: Television Program To Spotlight Family's Search
KTXS TV Update:
On June 8, 2009 - the 22nd anniversary of Michael's disapperance - local Abilene CW Network affiliate KTXS provided an update on Michael's case, and subsequent investigation. The story focuses on the tips that have come in through the website, and includes an interview with Michael's father, Howard Adams, and the lead investigator on the case, Detective Tony Golson.
The entire two-minute clip is available and can be viewed to the left. Other media information about Mike's disappearance, including newspaper clippings, can be found in the LINKS section.
Jefferson Junior High School Marching Band:
Mike was an All-City Band Member while at Jefferson, and a snare drummer in the marching band while at Cooper. Mike took pride in his performances, and drumming was one of his favorite activites. Below are 3 performances from the Jefferson band recorded in 1984. Mike was just 15 at the time, and was a member of the Advanced Band.
