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Brandon Thompson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bainbridge Island, Washington on Sep 16, 2011

Victim Details

Jun 26, 2012

May 26, 2023

Brandon

Thompson

42

28

71 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 16, 2011

Bainbridge Island

Washington

Kitsap County

98110

No

11915

Bainbridge Island Police Department

Bainbridge Island

Washington

Kitsap County

98110

Trevor Ziemba

Detective

625 Winslow Way East, Washington

2068425211

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/134/Police

Bainbridge Island Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

06/28/2026


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On a late summer evening in September 2011, 28-year-old Brandon Sean Thompson disappeared into the waters of Puget Sound. He and a friend, both experienced kayakers, had set out at dusk from Bainbridge Island, Washington, to enjoy the tranquil waters of Blakely Harbor and to capture images of the moonrise. An adventurous and athletic man, Thompson was known for his love of the outdoors, engaging in activities like scuba diving and rock climbing. The evening paddle, however, took a tragic turn, m ...
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Last Seen: Sep 16, 2011

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  • Family: Tide made rescue of missing Bainbridge kayaker difficult
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP15149 | NamUs
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