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Christopher Kish Missing Person Case

Last seen in Castaic, California on Sep 20, 2018

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Victim Details

Nov 5, 2018

Nov 17, 2021

Christopher

Kish

46

38

69 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 20, 2018

Castaic

California

Los Angeles County

43141

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

180415680

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53279) and 1 other source
Christopher Kish, a 38-year-old man, was last seen on September 20, 2018, in Castaic, California. He had been in contact with his family while incarcerated at the Pitches Detention Center. Although he was scheduled to be released on October 17, 2018, he was unexpectedly released early, on September 20. After his release, Kish did not contact his family, which raised concerns about his whereabouts.

Authorities have had difficulty gathering leads, and his case remains open. Family and law enforcement continue to seek information that might provide answers about what happened to Kish after his release. The case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), but no substantial clues have surfaced to date.
Last Seen: Sep 20, 2018

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP53279 - Office of Justice Programs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%43 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California - unidentified case UP52915
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California
    UP52915 • Found Sep 13, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 88%185 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 0%255–275 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
    UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 150–160 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — North Hollywood, California
    UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 18–36 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 68%90–110 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77023 • Found Jan 1, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160–185 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 93%37 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 65%Est. 45–65 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Eyes 0%Blue 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.

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