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Case Description
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Young Hwan Chang, a 68-year-old man, went missing from Candler, North Carolina, on November 6, 2004. He had recently moved to the area from Atlanta, Georgia, just a few days earlier, and was living at the Mount Pisgah Family Care Home. Chang, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, was last seen at around 4:00 p.m. on the day he disappeared. He was spotted walking into the Pisgah Valley Market, where he appeared disoriented. After briefly looking around, he left the market and has not been seen s ...Read More
Last Seen: Nov 06, 2004
Last Seen: Nov 06, 2004
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Young
Chang
88
68
63 inches
170 lbs
Asian
Male
Nov 06, 2004
Candler
North Carolina
Buncombe County
28715
116
6146
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
Asheville
North Carolina
Buncombe County
28801
60 Court Plaza, North Carolina
8287753998
County
Law Enforcement
2004-0108-62
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
5620
Gray or Partially Gray
Brown
Brown
11/29/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
I recently came across the case of Young Hwan Chang, and one thought keeps nagging at me: the possib... ...Read More
10/03/2023
10/03/2023
I’ve been thinking about the detail of Chang’s gold Seiko watch. It's such a distinct piece that... ...Read More
08/03/2023
08/03/2023
I've been reading through some of the updates on Young Hwan Chang's case, and I'm curious about the ... ...Read More
02/18/2023
02/18/2023
