Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Alfonso Cotton missing person case profile photo

Alfonso Cotton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lake Oswego, Oregon on Dec 09, 2013

Victim Details

Mar 24, 2014

Jan 04, 2024

Alfonso

Cotton

62

50

76 inches

185 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Dec 09, 2013

Lake Oswego

Oregon

Clackamas County

97035

No

15051

Lake Oswego Police Department

Lake Oswego

Oregon

Clackamas County

97034

Jay Slezak

Detective

380 A Avenue, Oregon

5036350238

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/police

13-664252

2013-12-10

Lake Oswego Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

No

06/30/2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On December 9, 2013, in Lake Oswego, Oregon, a 50-year-old man named Alfonso Chadder Cotton shared a meal with a friend. This dinner would be the last time he was reportedly seen. The friend later recalled that Cotton seemed depressed and was acting strangely that evening, a detail that would later add a layer of concern to his sudden absence. The following day, the Portland Police Bureau was alerted to a discovery that deepened the mystery of his whereabouts. Alfonso Cotton's wallet and id ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Alfonso Cotton, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Dec 09, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (7)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP23969
  • ColdCase #Missing Alfonso Cotton... - Oregon Lostnmissing
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 5 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Does anyone else find the discovery of Alfonso Cotton's wallet in the Willamette River a bit strange... ...Read More
    04/11/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Alfonso Cotton

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Missing Cases from Lake Oswego, Oregon

    John Barreto missing person case in Lake Oswego, Oregon

    John Barreto

    Missing: Jan 20, 1977
    In a case that has spanned decades, the disappearance of John Haywood Barreto remains a quiet myster ...Read More