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Carl Knight Missing Person Case

Last seen in Jamestown, California on Apr 6, 2008

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Victim Details

Jun 6, 2017

Jan 5, 2022

Carl

Knight

41

23

73 inches

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 6, 2008

Jamestown

California

Tuolumne County

Unknown

34605

Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office

Sonora

California

Tuolumne County

95370

28 North Lower Sunset Drive, California

2095335855

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.tuolumnecounty.ca.gov/1526/Sheriffs-Office

08001108

Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38453) and 8 other sources
Carl Stephen Knight, a 23-year-old from Sonora, California, went missing on April 6, 2008, after an altercation at a residence in Jamestown. He was reportedly involved in a physical fight with two brothers, Robert and Paul Slawinsky. Following the fight, Knight disappeared, and a subsequent investigation led to the arrest of the Slawinsky brothers. Initially charged with kidnapping and conspiracy, the charges were later upgraded to first-degree murder as evidence of foul play emerged, including bloodstained items and brass knuckles found at the scene.

The Slawinsky brothers eventually pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting they killed Knight during the altercation and disposed of his body in Lake Don Pedro. Despite extensive searches, including sonar and divers, Knight's remains have never been recovered. Knight, who had a young daughter and worked in construction, was known to have overcome previous struggles with substance abuse, having completed rehabilitation years before his disappearance.
Last Seen: Apr 6, 2008

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Carl Stephen Knight - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP38453 | NamUs
  • Suspects In Knight Disappearance Charged With Murder
  • Knight, Carl April 6 2008 - Porchlight International for the Missing ...
  • Carl Stephen Knight | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Correction | Local News | uniondemocrat.com
  • New Equipment Will Aid In Search For Knight - myMotherLode.com
  • Remains found near area local woman went missing in 2005

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%110 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 79%175 lb vs 220 lb

    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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