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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7697) and 2 other sources
On a spring day in April 2002, the life of Kevin Scott Carpenter, a 34-year-old male from Lacey, Washington, changed forever. On April 13th, he was last seen before becoming the subject of a long-standing missing person case. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance point to a tragic boating accident that occurred in the waters off of Solo Point, Washington. At the time he went missing, Kevin was described as a White/Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing between 5'5' and 6'3' tall, and weighing approximately 160 to 170 pounds.

The events of that day remain shrouded in uncertainty, leaving family and friends with unanswered questions. When he was last seen, Kevin was reportedly wearing a red sweatshirt and blue jeans. The incident, classified as a boating accident, happened in Pierce County, prompting an investigation by the Pierce County Sheriff's Office. The search and subsequent investigation have, over the years, yielded no definitive answers regarding his whereabouts, and the pain of not knowing has been a heavy burden for those who care for him. The lack of resolution leaves a void in the lives of his loved ones, who are left to wonder what happened in the waters off Solo Point.

The official report of a boating accident is the only explanation for Kevin Scott Carpenter's disappearance. With no further information or evidence having surfaced publicly, his case has grown cold over the two decades that have passed. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office holds the case file, a silent testament to a man who vanished from sight. The narrative of his disappearance is a somber one, centered on an unfortunate event at sea, but without a conclusion, it remains an open wound for his family. The case is an overview of a sudden and heartbreaking event that resulted in a man being lost, with the enduring mystery of his ultimate fate.

Last Seen: Apr 13, 2002

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Olympia, Washington
UP8586 • Found Jun 8, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 36%5'0" vs 5'5"–6'3"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Tacoma, Washington
UP93227 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–6'3"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP87994 • Found Jun 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–6'3"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160–170 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Seattle, Washington
UP68712 • Found Jan 9, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–6'3"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 160–170 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Naches, Washington
UP96189 • Found Apr 18, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"–6'3"
75%Possible
John Doe — Washington - unidentified case UP16241
John Doe — Washington
UP16241 • Found Aug 3, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'5"–6'3"
Hair 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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