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Hans Lippuner Missing Person Case

Last seen in McKinleyville, California on Oct 16, 2018

Victim Details

Dec 13, 2018

Jan 09, 2024

Hans

Lippuner

66

59

68 inches

70 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 16, 2018

McKinleyville

California

Humboldt County

95519

43289

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office

Eureka

California

Humboldt County

95501

Scott Hicks

Sheriff's Investigator

826 4th Street, California

7074457251

County

Law Enforcement

https://humboldtgov.org/187/Sheriffs-Office

201805672

2018-11-01

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/08/2026


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Hans Lippuner, a 59-year-old man from McKinleyville, California, was last seen on October 16, 2018, by his housemates in the Dows Prairie area of McKinleyville. Lippuner, who lived with his best friend and his friend's wife, was known for his skills as a craftsman, tree climber, and outdoor enthusiast. In the weeks leading up to his disappearance, he had shown signs of depression, had lost weight, and seemed disinterested in his usual work projects.

Lippuner left behind most of his ...
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Last Seen: Oct 16, 2018

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    Did anyone else find it odd that Hans left behind most of his tools and climbing gear, considering h... ...Read More
    09/11/2024
    I find it so strange that Hans left behind most of his work and climbing equipment. As someone who w... ...Read More
    06/23/2023
    Did anyone else hear about the mysterious circumstances surrounding Hans Lippuner’s van? It really... ...Read More
    03/16/2023
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