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John Saathoff Missing Person Case

Last seen in Redondo Beach, California on Oct 17, 2022

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Victim Details

Sep 27, 2023

May 30, 2024

John

Saathoff

78

74

74 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 17, 2022

Redondo Beach

California

Los Angeles County

90278

No

130033

Redondo Beach Police Department

Redondo Beach

California

Los Angeles County

90277

Blake Nimmons

Detective

401 Diamond Street, California

3103792477

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.redondo.org/depts/police/

22-6915

Oct 25, 2022

Redondo Beach Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP109053) and 1 other source
John Saathoff, a 74-year-old man, was last seen on October 17, 2022, in Redondo Beach, California. His disappearance has raised concerns, especially considering his age. Authorities have not released many specific details regarding the circumstances of his last known whereabouts, and there is no confirmed information about where he might have traveled or if there were any sightings after that date.

Efforts to locate Saathoff are ongoing, with his case listed in missing persons databases, including the California Department of Justice's Missing Persons registry. Law enforcement encourages anyone with knowledge of Saathoff's whereabouts to come forward to assist in the investigation. Given his age, there are heightened concerns for his safety.
Last Seen: Oct 17, 2022

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    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 55–70 vs 74
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'6"–5'9" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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.

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