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Kawika Parrish Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tacoma, Washington on May 07, 2020

Victim Details

Jun 01, 2020

Jul 15, 2021

Kawika

Parrish

42

36

67 inches

120 lbs

Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Male

May 07, 2020

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

98406

No

83495

Tacoma Police Department

Tacoma

Washington

Pierce County

98409

Jack Nasworthy

Police Detective

3701 South Pine Street, Washington

2535915950

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityoftacoma.org/government/city_departments/police

2013700383

Tacoma Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

08/19/2026


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In the spring of 2020, a 36-year-old man named Kawika Phillip Parrish vanished from Tacoma, Washington. He was last seen on May 7, 2020. At the time of his disappearance, Kawika was experiencing homelessness but made it a point to stay in regular contact with his family. Described as a Pacific Islander with black hair and brown eyes, he stood at approximately 5'7' and weighed around 120 pounds. His loved ones grew deeply concerned when he failed to show up for a planned dinner at his s ...
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Last Seen: May 07, 2020

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