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Hector Cottrell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oceanside, California on Dec 20, 2004

Victim Details

Apr 26, 2019

Mar 23, 2022

Hector

Cottrell

77

56

69 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 20, 2004

Oceanside

California

San Diego County

92054

No

49250

Oceanside Police Department

Oceanside

California

San Diego County

92054

Elizabeth Bunn

Senior Field Evidence Technician

3855 Mission Avenue, California

7604354900

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/police/default.asp

05017731

2005-07-18

Oceanside Police Department

9686

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/19/2026


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Hector Christopher Cottrell, a 56-year-old man, was last seen on December 20, 2004, in Oceanside, California. Cottrell, also known by his nickname "Chris," disappeared without a trace, and very little information has emerged about his case since. He was last seen wearing layers of clothing, flip-flops, and socks. Described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes, he stood 5'9" and weighed around 180 pounds at the time of his disappearance.

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Last Seen: Dec 20, 2004

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  • Hector Christopher Cottrell | State of California - Department of Justice
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