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Steven Kojola Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mountain View, California on Jul 27, 2018

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Victim Details

Aug 30, 2018

Mar 19, 2019

Steven

Kojola

78

70

72 inches

171 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 27, 2018

Mountain View

California

Santa Clara County

94043

42004

Trinity County Sheriff's Office

Weaverville

California

Trinity County

96093

Joshua Ford

Detective Sergeant

101 Memorial Drive, California

5306232611

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.trinitycounty.org/Sheriff-Department

2018001089

Trinity County Sheriff's Office

9922

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Unsolved Mystery: Steven Kojola missing in Trnity County

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52057) and 4 other sources
Steven Albert Kojola, a 70-year-old man from Mountain View, California, was last seen on July 27, 2018. Known as an avid outdoorsman, he often traveled to the Mount Shasta area to go camping. After his neighbor last saw him preparing for what seemed to be a camping trip, Kojola disappeared. His vehicle was later found in a remote area of southern Trinity County, but despite extensive search efforts, including the discovery of an old campsite and some personal items, there was no sign of Steven himself.

Authorities believe he may have been camping in the region at the time of his disappearance. The circumstances are not considered suspicious, and the case remains unsolved. The Trinity County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate, though there have been no significant developments since the initial search.
Last Seen: Jul 27, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Steven Albert Kojola - The Charley Project
  • Steven Albert Kojola | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Trinity's missing | Local News | trinityjournal.com
  • Vanished | Local News | trinityjournal.com

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 70
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 48%115 lb vs 171 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 70 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 97%191 lb vs 171 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 70 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 171 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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