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Joseph Ginevicz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Denver, Colorado on Apr 23, 2004

Victim Details

Created

Jun 30, 2017

Case Added

Jun 2, 2020

First Name

Joseph

Last Name

Ginevicz

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

80 inches

Weight

120 lbs

Weight To

250 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Apr 23, 2004

City

Denver

State

Colorado

County

Douglas County

Agency ID

34657

Agency Name

US Department of State

Agency Address

Primary Agency

Nederland Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Green

Right Eye Color

Green

Last Updated

Oct 8, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38880) and 2 other sources

Joseph E. Ginevicz, a 28-year-old man from Colorado, was last heard from in the spring. His last confirmed contact was with the U.S. Embassy in Thailand, where he was in the process of applying for a replacement visa and passport. At the time of his disappearance, Joseph was described as a white male with brown hair and green eyes containing flecks of grey, brown, and blue. He stood somewhere between 5'0' and 6'8' and weighed between 120 and 250 pounds. His distinguishing physical features included a strawberry scar on his forehead, an unknown tattoo on his back, and pins in one of his feet.

According to his credit card transactions, Joseph's intended destination was the southern region of Thailand. This detail places him in a precarious location given the timeline of a catastrophic natural disaster. The investigation into his disappearance has heavily considered the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which occurred later that year. The sheer force of the tsunami and its impact on the coastal regions of Thailand make it a strong possibility that Joseph could have been among its many victims. The last known information about his travel plans points directly to the area that was severely affected.

The circumstances surrounding Joseph's disappearance paint a poignant picture of a young man whose journey took an unforeseen and tragic turn. With his last known actions being the replacement of essential travel documents, it is clear he intended to continue his travels. However, the powerful and unexpected tsunami that ravaged Southeast Asia introduces a significant and somber element to his case. The prevailing theory is that Joseph was tragically swept away in the tsunami, a conclusion supported by his last known location and the lack of any contact since. This overview of the case highlights the heartbreaking intersection of a personal journey and a massive natural disaster, leaving his family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss.
Last Seen: Apr 23, 2004

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Missing Person / NamUs

Joseph Ginevicz Missing Person Flyer | Denver, Colorado

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.

77%Possible

John Doe — Commerce City, Colorado

UP12851 • Found Nov 23, 2006

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing

Location 100%12 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–6'8"

Hair 60%Black vs Brown

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Joseph Ginevicz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Denver, Colorado on Apr 23, 2004

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (2)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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