Summary based on the NamUs case record (CP999654866) and
1 other sourceHarry M. Chinen, a 62-year-old man, was reported missing from Los Angeles, California, on October 16, 1995. He was last seen at his residence. At the time of his disappearance, Chinen was described as a White male, 5'8" tall and weighing 150 pounds, with graying black hair and brown eyes. He was known to wear eyeglasses and was last seen in a brown jacket and gray pants. For many years, the case remained with few available details.
On the same day Chinen was last seen, a man made a 911 call in which he stated he was going to set himself on fire. He proceeded to douse himself with gasoline and set himself ablaze. The man was transported to a hospital but died from his injuries the next day. For nearly 27 years, this individual remained unidentified.
In August 2022, it was confirmed that the man who had died by self-immolation was Harry Chinen. Following this identification, the missing person case for Harry M. Chinen was officially closed. The cause of his death was listed as suicide by incineration.Last Seen: Oct 16, 1995
