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Tony Lam Missing Person Case

Last seen in Midway City, California on Mar 15, 2024

Victim Details

Mar 19, 2024

Jul 10, 2024

Tony

Lam

63

61

67 inches

145 lbs

Asian

Male

Mar 15, 2024

Midway City

California

Orange County

92655

No

138627

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92703

550 North Flower Street, California

7146477000

County

Law Enforcement

www.ocsd.org

24-009094

Orange County Sheriff's Department

456

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP118390) and 8 other sources
Tony Lam, a 61-year-old man, was kidnapped from his driveway in Midway City, California, on March 15, 2024. Lam had spent the evening dining at two local restaurants before returning home shortly after midnight. Witnesses and surveillance footage captured the moment he was assaulted and forced into a vehicle outside his home. His kidnapping appeared to be targeted, with authorities later arresting two suspects, Nhan Chinh Nguyen and Phi Hung Nguyen, both of whom have a history of violent crimes, including convictions for murder and robbery.

Despite the arrests of the suspects, Lam remains missing. The authorities have continued searching for him, but no significant developments regarding his whereabouts have been reported. A ransom demand was suspected, but details of the case remain unclear as the investigation continues.
Last Seen: Mar 15, 2024

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Men arrested in O.C. kidnapping case had criminal record. What did ...
  • Orange County man Tony Lam remains missing after assault ... - ABC7
  • Kidnapping occurs in Midway City, Sheriff's investigators request ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP118390 - Office of Justice Programs
  • OC deputies seek man kidnapped from Midway City home
  • OC Sheriff's Department asks for public's help in finding man, 61 ...
  • Two men arrested in connection with Orange County kidnapping
  • Search continues for man believed to have been kidnapped

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163354
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP163354 • Found Sep 11, 2026
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–90 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 86%120 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Vallejo, California
    UP142534 • Found Jul 31, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 61
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 37%384 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown 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.

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

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    Forum Posts (2)

    I’ve been following Tony Lam’s case and something about his background has me puzzled. He had an... ...Read More
    06/10/2024
    Tony Lam's kidnapping has been really puzzling, especially considering what we know about the... ...Read More
    03/24/2024

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