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Wook Kim Missing Person Case

Last seen in Madison, Wisconsin on Jul 15, 1993

Victim Details

Mar 01, 2011

Nov 12, 2018

Wook

Kim

55

22

64 inches

68 inches

120 lbs

160 lbs

Asian

Male

Jul 15, 1993

Madison

Wisconsin

Dane County

53703

9732

Madison Police Department - North District

Madison

Wisconsin

Dane County

53704

Tracie Jokala

Detective Sergeant

2033 Londonderry Drive, Wisconsin

6082435258

Local

Law Enforcement

93-774134

1993-07-15

Madison Police Department - North District

Brown

Brown

Brown

08/21/2026


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Wook Kim, a 22-year-old history student originally from South Korea, disappeared on July 15, 1993, in Madison, Wisconsin. He was last seen by his driving instructor, who claimed to have dropped him off at his apartment on State Street near the University of Wisconsin campus around 1:15 p.m. After that, Wook was never heard from again. Inside his apartment, all his belongings, including his identification, were found undisturbed.

Wook was described as a quiet individual, and his disappea ...
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Last Seen: Jul 15, 1993

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