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Christopher Gale Missing Person Case

Last seen in Forest Knolls, California on Jan 23, 2005

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Victim Details

Apr 19, 2011

Nov 11, 2022

Christopher

Gale

61

40

69 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 23, 2005

Forest Knolls

California

Marin County

94933

10044

Marin County Sheriff's Office

San Rafael

California

Marin County

94903

1600 Los Gamos Drive #200, California

4154737250

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.marinsheriff.org/

SO05-339

Jan 23, 2005

Marin County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10407) and 4 other sources
Christopher Gale, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on January 17, 2005, in Forest Knolls, California. He has been missing ever since, and there are very few details available about the circumstances of his disappearance. At the time, Gale was described as a Caucasian male, standing 5'11" tall and weighing around 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Despite investigations, no substantial leads have emerged.

Gale’s case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information about his whereabouts. There is a strong need for the public’s assistance in solving his case, which is still being actively investigated by the Marin County Sheriff’s Department.

For more information or to provide tips, the public is encouraged to reach out to the authorities, as his disappearance remains a mystery after almost two decades.
Last Seen: Jan 23, 2005

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP10407
  • Christopher Gale - The Charley Project
  • Christopher Gale - California Department of Justice
  • Christopher Gale | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    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 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%186 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 60–70 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5965 • Found Dec 27, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 70%135 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 180 lb
    79%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 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 58%127 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Napa, California
    UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'9"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Stinson Beach, California
    UP7080 • Found Jul 9, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 38–58 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 31%250 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Richmond, California - unidentified case UP12859
    John Doe — Richmond, California
    UP12859 • Found Dec 24, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 78%142 lb vs 180 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP57876
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP57876 • Found Oct 15, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 16%260 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    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.

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