Charles Francis

Missing
Case Description
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Charles Christopher Francis, a 7-year-old boy from Santa Ana, California, was last seen on April 9, 1979. On that day, Charles had accompanied his father, Dennis, to work, where Dennis delivered water tanks. Due to restrictions against bringing children along, Dennis left Charles on the corner of Chestnut Avenue and Lyon Street while he unloaded his truck. When Dennis returned ten minutes later, Charles had disappeared.

At the time, Charles' parents were engaged in a custody dispute, wi ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 09, 1979
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    Victim Details

    Dec 27, 2009

    Apr 24, 2018

    Charles

    Francis

    52

    7

    36 inches

    45 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Apr 09, 1979

    Santa Ana

    California

    Orange County

    26169

    Santa Ana Police Department

    Santa Ana

    California

    ,

    Orange County Homicide Task Force

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    09/24/2024


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    I am currently conducting research for a paper on the murder of Charles Francis. If anyone has any i... ...Read More
    02/08/2024
    It is concerning to see that there has been a lack of media coverage for the case of Charles. This c... ...Read More
    06/16/2023
    Has anyone heard if any charges have been filed in the Charles Francis case? I'm just curious to kno... ...Read More
    04/13/2023
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