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Steve Sky Missing Person Case

Last seen in Torrance, California on Apr 24, 2001

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2013

Jan 13, 2022

Steve

Sky

73

48

66 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 24, 2001

Torrance

California

Los Angeles County

90505

13413

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

Tamar Abraham

Detective

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

001-01031-1257-400

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19995) and 4 other sources
Steve Sky, a 48-year-old man, was last seen on April 24, 2001, in Solana Beach, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was living at a Days Inn in Torrance, California. Steve is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5'6" tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He also had a distinctive tattoo of an eagle with a red sun on his upper left arm. Sky was known to use aliases, including Steve Kontoff and Samuel Moses Kontolovski.

Despite efforts by authorities, few details have emerged since his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist in solving his case.
Last Seen: Apr 24, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Steve Sky - Missing Person - California Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP19995 - Office of Justice Programs
  • eo_ca.csv - IRS
  • IN MEMORIAM | Cal State LA

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    Physical features: Tattoo: sun
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3094
    John Doe — California
    UP3094 • Found Feb 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 69%188 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3143 • Found Jan 4, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3085
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3085 • Found Jul 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–59 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3113 • Found Jun 4, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 54–64 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 73%115 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3343
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3343 • Found Aug 15, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 48
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Green vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 80%180–190 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 77%182 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 65–80 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'6"
    Weight 99%134 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

    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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