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Raymond Wayne Kohout Missing Person Case

Last seen in Salmon Arm, British Columbia on Apr 29, 2002

Victim Details

Raymond Wayne

Kohout

66

42

64 inches

64 inches

150 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jeans Blue Jewelry ring on the left ring finger Shirt White, T-Shirt Shoes White, Athletic shoes Sweater Blue, Sweatshirt with “Selkirk College” on the front

Apr 29, 2002

Salmon Arm

British Columbia

Salmon Arm RCMP

Salmon Arm

British Columbia

250-832-6044

250-832-6044

Law Enforcement

2002-2259

Salmon Arm RCMP

Black

Brown

Brown

No

Sep 23, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on 2 sources
In the late afternoon of April 29, 2002, Raymond Wayne 'Ray' Kohout, a 42-year-old nurse, husband, and father of three from Salmon Arm, British Columbia, was seen for the last time. Around 4:30 p.m., he was spotted riding his blue mountain bike along the Trans-Canada Highway, somewhere between his hometown of Salmon Arm and the community of Canoe. One account suggests that he had left his home after a family dispute. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white t-shirt layered under a dark blue hooded sweatshirt that had 'Selkirk College' written on the front. He was also wearing blue jeans, white athletic shoes, a gold wedding band, and a watch.

The initial search for Ray yielded no immediate answers, and the weeks turned into months with no sign of him. A significant development in the case came on September 11, 2002, when his mountain bike was discovered between Salmon Arm and Sicamous. However, this discovery did not lead to finding Ray, and he has not been seen or heard from since he vanished that spring day. The investigation, led by the Salmon Arm RCMP, has remained open over the years, with police periodically renewing their appeals to the public for any information that might shed light on what happened to him.

Years have passed, and the mystery of Raymond Kohout's disappearance endures. He is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. In an effort to generate new leads, authorities have released an age-progressed sketch to show what he might look like in the years that have followed his disappearance. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and community. Despite the passage of time, the search for answers continues, fueled by the hope that someone, somewhere, holds the key to finally understanding what became of Raymond Wayne Kohout.
Last Seen: Apr 29, 2002

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  • Canada's Missing - RCMP case 2014004230
  • 4531DMBC - Raymond Wayne Kohout

    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois - unidentified case UP138099
    John Doe — Chicago, Illinois
    UP138099 • Found May 13, 2003
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 25%Different state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%144 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Clothing: both mention jean

    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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    Was anyone else intrigued by the timing of Ray's bike discovery in September 2002? It seems unusual... ...Read More
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