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Kenneth Adrian Greth, 26, was last heard from on July 8, 2002, in Grants Pass, Oregon. He had a history of methamphetamine use, which was believed to have played a role in his disappearance. Greth's father hired a private investigator after hearing rumors that his son may have been killed, but the investigation suggested that Kenneth had gone into hiding. However, there were no active warrants for his arrest at the time.

In August 2009, Greth's blue 1989 Geo Metro was discovered at the ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 08, 2002

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2010

Jan 08, 2024

Kenneth

Greth

48

26

66 inches

69 inches

185 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 2002, a young man named Kenneth Adrian Greth, aged 26, vanished from Grants Pass, Oregon. The last confirmed contact with Kenneth was on July 8th of that year, a day that marked the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his family. At the time of his disappearance, Kenneth was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'6" and 5'9" tall. A distinctive six-inch scar on the back of his head served as a notable identifying feature. His family has not heard from him since that summer day, leaving them with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. The circumstances surrounding Kenneth's disappearance were shrouded in mystery from the outset. His father, deeply concerned, hired a private investigator after hearing a disturbing rumor from one of Kenneth's friends that he may have been killed. The investigator initially theorized that Kenneth might have gone into hiding due to outstanding felony warrants. However, a check with the police department revealed that there were no active warrants for his arrest, dispelling that theory and deepening the enigma of his case. His father also believed that Kenneth may have been struggling with a methamphetamine problem around the time he went missing. The report of his disappearance was not filed until March 5, 2004, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation. For over seven years, the case remained cold, with no significant leads to follow. Then, in August 2009, a major breakthrough occurred when Kenneth's blue 1989 Geo Metro was discovered at the bottom of a steep ravine. The vehicle, with Oregon license plate number PNU060, was found with its windows broken out and tires deflated. Inside the car, investigators found the keys still in the ignition, and the vehicle was in gear with the emergency brake disengaged. A collection of personal belongings was also recovered from the scene, but there was no sign of Kenneth himself. The discovery of the car, while a significant development, offered no conclusive answers as to his whereabouts or what fate may have befallen him, leaving his case unsolved.

Jul 08, 2002

Grants Pass

Oregon

Josephine County

97526

No

21171

Grants Pass Police Department

Grants Pass

Oregon

Josephine County

97526

Dan Evans

Detective Sergeant

101 Northwest A Street, Oregon

5414506260

Local

Law Enforcement

2004-02362

2004-03-05

Grants Pass Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

05/30/2026


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