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Elias Culps Missing Person Case

Last seen in White Swan, Washington on Dec 27, 2018

Victim Details

Created

Dec 27, 2019

Case Added

Mar 18, 2024

Firstname

Elias

Lastname

Culps

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

68 inches

Height To

70 inches

Weight

180 lbs

Weight To

190 lbs

Ethnicity

American Indian / Alaska Native

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 27, 2018

City

White Swan

State

Washington

County

Yakima County

Tribal Land

Yes

Agency ID

70456

Agency Name

Yakama Nation Tribal Police

Agency City

Toppenish

Agency State

Washington

Agency County

Yakima County

Agency Zip Code

98948

Agency Contact

Anthony Whitefoot

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

50 Wishpoosh Road, Washington

Agency Phone

5098652933

Agency Jurisdiction

Tribal

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

19-009167

Primary Agency

Yakama Nation Tribal Police

CaseContributors

9290

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Solved

Last Updated

07/08/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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In the quiet community of White Swan, Washington, a young man named Elias Chief Culps vanished, leaving his family and community searching for answers. On December 27, 2018, the 24-year-old Indigenous man was last seen. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a t-shirt and white plaid shorts. Standing between 5'8' and 5'10' with brown hair and brown eyes, Elias is a member of the Yakama Nation. A tattoo on the right side of his neck is a distinguishing feature. The c ...

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Last Seen: Dec 27, 2018

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Elias Culps Missing Person Case

Last seen in White Swan, Washington on Dec 27, 2018

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