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Summary based on 1 source
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 and blue or hazel eyes, standing at 5'9" and weighing around 200 pounds. He has a physical impairment on the left side of his body that causes his left hand to curl and his left foot to drag. His nickname is Chris.

It is noted that Grindey has schizophrenia but was not under a doctor's care or taking medication at the time he went missing. Since his disappearance, no information regarding his activities has been discovered. Few details are available in his case, which is classified as an endangered missing person case. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is the investigating agency.

Last Seen: Jan 2, 1996

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP15315 • Found Jul 14, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3495 • Found Sep 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Weight 95%175 lb vs 200 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Modesto, California
UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb

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.