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Christopher Coggin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Washington, California on Feb 16, 2013

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Victim Details

Apr 5, 2014

Jan 12, 2024

Christopher

Coggin

64

51

69 inches

73 inches

198 lbs

240 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 16, 2013

Washington

California

Nevada County

95986

15100

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

Nevada City

California

Nevada County

95959

950 Maidu Avenue, California

5302651471

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mynevadacounty.com/150/Sheriff-Coroner-Public-Administrator

1130-3479

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24102) and 3 other sources
Christopher Lance Coggin, a 51-year-old man, was last seen on February 16, 2013, in Washington, California. Coggin was described as a white male, standing 6 feet tall, weighing around 235 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He was known to have a distinctive goatee. Coggin's disappearance is particularly concerning due to his medical needs, as he was without critical medication that could be life-threatening if not taken regularly.

Despite search efforts and ongoing investigations by the Nevada County Sheriff's Department, Coggin has not been located, and few details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance have emerged. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek any information that could assist in solving this mystery.

If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact the Nevada County Sheriff's Department.
Last Seen: Feb 16, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Sheriff's Office seeks information in missing man - TheUnion.com
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP24102 | NamUs
  • Christopher Lance Coggin | State of California - Department of Justice

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%138 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'1"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 198–240 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%142 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'1"
    Weight 100%186 lb vs 198–240 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP17321
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP17321 • Found Nov 20, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 75%Est. 60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'1"
    Weight 74%148 lb vs 198–240 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP12014
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP12014 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%104 mi away
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–6'1"
    Weight 96%172 lb vs 198–240 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%145 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"–6'1"
    Weight 49%127 lb vs 198–240 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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.

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