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John P. Katsilieris

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John P. Katsilieris, a 17-year-old male, disappeared after departing from his family's home in Oak Park, Illinois, in August 1985. When he left, he took five of his guitars with him, leading to speculation that he was traveling to California to pursue a career in music. He was 6 feet to 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed between 140 and 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He may have had a mustache, beard, or goatee.

Katsilieris was last seen on August 16, 1985, in Santa Ana, Calif ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 16, 1985
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    Victim Details

    Jan 24, 2026

    Jan 24, 2026

    John

    P. Katsilieris

    17

    17

    6'0 - 6'2 inches

    140 lbs

    White

    Male

    John departed from his family's residence in Oak Park, Illinois in August 1985. He took his five guitars with him. He was last seen in Santa Ana, California on August 16 of that year. John has not been seen or heard from since. He is missing under suspicious circumstances. Few details are available in John's case. California authorities are investigating.

    Aug 16, 1985

    Santa Ana

    California

    Santa Ana

    8

    Santa Ana Police Department

    01/26/2026

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