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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.
Cottrell had five siblings, but both ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 20, 2004
Cottrell had five siblings, but both ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 20, 2004
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Mar 23, 2022
Hector
Cottrell
75
56
69 inches
180 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Dec 20, 2004
Oceanside
California
San Diego County
92054
No
290
49250
Oceanside Police Department
Oceanside
California
San Diego County
92054
Elizabeth Bunn
Senior Field Evidence Technician
3855 Mission Avenue, California
7604354900
Local
Law Enforcement
05017731
2005-07-18
Oceanside Police Department
9686
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/30/2025
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It's been almost 19 years since Chris Cottrell vanished without a trace, and it still baffles me how... ...Read More
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
