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Christopher Walston Missing Person Case

Last seen in Olympia, Washington on Jun 29, 2007

Victim Details

Feb 10, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Christopher

Walston

54

35

70 inches

71 inches

160 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 29, 2007

Olympia

Washington

Thurston County

No

34337

Olympia Police Department

Olympia

Washington

Thurston County

98501

Jeffrey Herbig

Detective Sergeant

601 4th Avenue East, Washington

3607538300

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/police_department/index.php

070006334

Olympia Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37095) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2007, a 35-year-old man named Christopher David Walston vanished from Olympia, Washington. He was last seen on June 29, 2007, near the intersection of Lilly Road and Martin Way. At the time of his disappearance, Christopher was a Caucasian male, standing between 5'10' and 5'11' tall and weighing between 160 and 190 pounds. He had brown hair and hazel eyes. His case was officially created on February 10, 2017, and he remains a missing person. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not publicly detailed, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions.

Distinctive physical features that could help identify Christopher include several scars and a tattoo. He has scars on his abdomen, both hands, his upper right arm, right knee, and chest. Additionally, he has a tattoo of a dragon on his upper left arm. The Olympia Police Department is the primary investigating agency for this case, holding the case number 070006334. The lack of information about what he was wearing or any vehicle he might have been using has added to the difficulty of the search.

The case of Christopher Walston is one of several unsolved missing persons cases in the Olympia area, a fact that has led to increased efforts by local law enforcement. In June 2024, the Thurston County Sheriff's Office announced the creation of a dedicated cold case and missing persons unit to investigate cases like Christopher's. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement and his community continue to seek information that could lead to a resolution. His case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind families searching for answers and closure.
Last Seen: Jun 29, 2007

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP37095
  • Christopher Walston Missing Person Flyer - CaseTrace

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington - unidentified case UP16143
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP16143 • Found Sep 4, 2016
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–5'11"

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone dug into Christopher Walston's background to see if there were any odd behaviors or major... ...Read More
    01/21/2024
    You know, something that's really been bugging me about Christopher Walston's case is his last known... ...Read More
    10/04/2023
    Did anyone else notice the coincidence between Christopher Walston's disappearance and those... ...Read More
    01/17/2023

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