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Wolfram Schmidt Missing Person Case

Last seen in Redmond, Washington on Jan 15, 2015

Victim Details

Feb 26, 2015

May 26, 2023

Wolfram

Schmidt

61

50

68 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 15, 2015

Redmond

Washington

King County

No

23819

King County Sheriff's Office

Seattle

Washington

King County

98104

Janet Gregory

Project Program Mgr 3

516 3rd Avenue Room W-150, Washington

2062964155

County

Law Enforcement

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/sheriff.aspx

15-014120

King County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27858) and 3 other sources
In the quiet city of Redmond, Washington, a story of unsettling mystery began to unfold in the winter of 2015. On January 15th, a 50-year-old man named Wolfram Gary Schmidt was last seen, and then, without a trace, he was gone. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain vague, leaving his loved ones and investigators with a painful absence of answers. At the time he vanished, Wolfram was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes.

Details regarding the specific events of that January day are scarce. It is known that he was last seen in Redmond, but the exact location and the timeline of his movements leading up to his disappearance are not publicly documented. The lack of a clear narrative of his last known hours has made the investigation challenging. He was reportedly wearing a green coat and tan pants, everyday attire that offers few clues. He also has a scar on his left abdomen. These sparse details are all that is publicly available to paint a picture of the man who seemingly vanished into thin air.

The years that have passed since Wolfram Schmidt's disappearance have not brought any significant breakthroughs in the case. The King County Sheriff's Office investigated his disappearance, but the case has grown cold, filed away among the many other heart-wrenching stories of the missing. For his family and friends, the lack of resolution is a continuous source of grief and uncertainty. The case of Wolfram Schmidt serves as a somber reminder of how quickly a person can disappear, leaving behind a void and a litany of unanswered questions that echo through the years. The investigation into his disappearance remains an open wound for those who knew him, a story without an ending.
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP27858
  • For The Missing: Pacific Northwest - Wolfram Schmidt is missing ...
  • Wolfram Gary Schmidt Missing Person Flyer | Redmond ... - CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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 — Snoqualmie, Washington - unidentified case UP104650
    John Doe — Snoqualmie, Washington
    UP104650 • Found Apr 24, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 27–61 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP85540 • Found May 12, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 71%113 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fall City, Washington
    UP87184 • Found Jul 23, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP51986 • Found Jan 1, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%173 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Tacoma, Washington
    UP16469 • Found Mar 8, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–70 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington - unidentified case UP16143
    John Doe — Seattle, Washington
    UP16143 • Found Sep 4, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 50 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 5'8"

    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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    I was reading up on Wolfram Schmidt's case again and something struck me. Has anyone looked into his... ...Read More
    08/25/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the timeline surrounding Wolfram Schmidt’s disappearance? I find it... ...Read More
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