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Christopher Joseph Grindey, a 44-year-old man, was last seen in Palm Desert, California, between January 2 and January 4, 1996. His landlord was the last person to see him in his room at 42975 Connecticut Avenue. Grindey was reported missing by his landlord on January 11, 1996, approximately nine days after he was last seen. At the time of his disappearance, there was no information on how he left the area or his intended destination.

Grindey is described as a white male with brown hair ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 02, 1996
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Christopher

Joseph Grindey

44

44

5'9 inches

200 lbs

White

Male

Grindey was last seen by his landlord in the 42900 block of Connecticut in Palm Desert, California sometime between January 2 and January 4, 1996. He has never been heard from again. His landlord reported him missing on January 11. Few details are available in Grindey's case.

Jan 02, 1996

Palm Desert

California

Palm Desert

3

Riverside County Sheriff's Departmen

909-955-2450

01/25/2026