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Chad Veldhaus Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Monica, California on Jan 1, 2020

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Victim Details

May 11, 2021

May 18, 2021

Chad

Veldhaus

54

48

71 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 2020

Santa Monica

California

Los Angeles County

No

104436

Santa Monica Police Department

Santa Monica

California

Los Angeles County

90401

333 Olympic Drive, California

3104588491

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.santamonicapd.org/

20-87922

Santa Monica Police Department

6322

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP80267) and 1 other source
Chad Veldhaus, 48, was last seen in Santa Monica, California, on January 1, 2020. His disappearance has been listed as a missing person case, but few details are available regarding the circumstances. His family and authorities have not disclosed significant developments in his case since then. Veldhaus' case is included in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and investigators continue to seek information about his whereabouts.

While there are no confirmed sightings or leads, the Santa Monica Police Department is still handling the investigation, and his case remains open. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact authorities as his disappearance remains unresolved.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 2020

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP80267 - Office of Justice Programs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 48
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 55–70 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 80%180–190 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 74%Est. 35–45 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%116 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 92%129 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 0%255–275 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
    UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 57%Est. 21–44 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 150 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 48
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP122853 • Found Apr 30, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 150 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101862
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101862 • Found Jan 13, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 21–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 87%100–125 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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