Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
298 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP404) and 11 other sources
Christopher Lee Stewart, a 36-year-old from Des Moines, Iowa, was last seen on the night of August 17, 2003, outside his apartment in the vicinity of the 600 block of 18th Street. He has not been heard from since. Christopher, who had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, had stopped taking his medication several weeks before his disappearance. He wore glasses with dark brown frames and a Timex watch with a leather band. At the time, his head was shaved, and his ears were pierced.

Stewart's disappearance was reported two days later, on August 19, and his case has been classified as endangered due to his medical condition. Despite investigations by local authorities and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation, very few details have emerged about what happened to him. His family and friends have been left with no answers for over two decades.

If anyone has information about his whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the Des Moines Police Department.

Last Seen: Aug 15, 2003

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Pleasant Hill, Iowa
UP129516 • Found Aug 15, 2024
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 23%108 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Bald 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.