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Paul Kim Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Sep 1, 2018

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Victim Details

Aug 30, 2019

Aug 30, 2019

Paul

Kim

73

65

67 inches

175 lbs

Asian

Male

Sep 1, 2018

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90001

No

61035

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Redwood City

California

San Mateo County

94063

Carryn Barker

Detective

400 County Center, California

6505991536

County

Law Enforcement

www.smcsheriff.com/contact-us

19-05301

May 27, 2019

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59751) and 7 other sources
Paul Kim, a 65-year-old male, was last known to be in Los Angeles, California, on September 1, 2018. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair. There is limited information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, but it was speculated that he may have been en route to Korea or the Philippines.

Paul's case remains open and unsolved, and his details have been listed in national databases such as NamUs. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek any information that could help in locating him. His family and authorities urge anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward to assist in resolving the case.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 2018

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  • Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office | - Instagram
  • Paul Kim | #class #lost #preparedness - Instagram
  • Paul Kim - UCSD Profiles
  • Paul Kim - Facebook
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  • Paul M. Kim's research works | Johns Hopkins University and other ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58402
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58402 • Found Jun 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 65
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"
    Weight 73%134 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163354
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP163354 • Found Sep 11, 2026
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–90 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 52%120 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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